Franco Still The Rhumba King
Monday, October 15, 2007
The last few years have been testing for the Gabane-born star as he faced stiff, sometimes bitter rivalry from other up coming artistes.
The likes of Jeff Matheatau and Chris Manto Seven are just some of those who have shaken Franco's base. But those who had relegated him to the Rhumba music scrap yard must be thinking otherwise following the launch of his latest project at Chez Ntemba on Saturday.
The rise in defilement and missing persons cases, particularly over the recent festive period, points not merely to a failure of policing, but to a profound and widespread societal crisis. Whilst the Police chief’s plea is rightly directed at parents, the root of this emergency runs deeper, demanding a collective response from every corner of our community. Marathe’s observations paint a picture of neglect with children left alone for...