Makhwenkwe the veteran drummer

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Local drummer Arthur Mengwe, who is popularly known as Makhwenkwe, is one of the country's veteran musicians.

Makhwenkwe who is still beating the drums, has been playing music for more than 40 years.

"I started playing music in 1965 when I was doing Standard II at Tshekedi Primary School in Serowe," he reflects.  His face brightens up as he recalls that his late mother was a good singer.  He also played her records that she kept in the house. His mother was always singing and this inspired the younger Makhwenkwe to go into music. 

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