Botswana music industry under threat - BOMU

In an interview, Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) spokesperson Seabelo Modibe said yesterday that a lot of factors have conspired to retard the growth of the music industry in the country.

He cites the latest global economic recession, which has sent fuel prices soaring and the new media such as digital downloads, which have sent record sales tumbling.
He also blames the new liquor trading hours, which have killed music shows. "For over the past six months we have had few concerts by local artists but more international concerts, even this week there will be Hugh Masekela, Ntando, Splash, Dalom Kids and Matshikos from South Africa," he said.