The multinational group, which gained instant international fame, gave a glittering performance that had many asking for more like Oliver Twist. While the show had its hiccups, patrons seemed eager to wait as long as it took to see one of South Africa's most celebrated bands in action. The show started a bit late, and had a few technical problems, with microphones going off and drums breaking in the middle of performances, but that did not deter the crowd from waiting patiently for the band they had come to see. The show kicked off with two local performances warming the stage for the big act of the night. Amongst the performers was local jazz guru Socca Moruakgomo, who set the tone despite running into problems with microphones in the middle of the performance. Moruakgomo performed a number of songs before handing over to the visitors. As soon as the master of ceremonies (MC) announced that Freshly Ground were about to mount the stage, the crowd, which had been waiting patiently cheered and applauded. As expected, the group hopped on stage and did not disappoint, as the crowd was ecstatic at each and every song that they performed including a few from their upcoming album, which is to be released in September. For good measure, too, the South Africans gave the fans songs from their popular album, Nomvula, which shot them to international fame. The group's lead vocal Zolani Mahola, uniquely introduced certain songs, which the audience greeted with loud applause. The woman with a golden voice did not only impress with her magical music, she also saved the night when the drums broke down during the performance, forcing the group to halt its performance in the middle. Being a superstar, she used her magical voice to keep the crowd thoroughly entertained singing songs, which did not require too many instruments. Songs rendered included the popular Doo Be Doo. The group also performed Siphoned, which had revellers up on their feet doing their thing. Mahola drove the crowd into a frenzy when she introduced one of the group's many beautiful songs, Things Have Changed. She started off by narrating that everyone has that special someone and sometimes that special someone decides to get yet another special someone without alerting the partner. When it was time to, go the crowd was still pleading with the group to give them more, crying out: No 6; and I'd Like, and as per the crowd's request, the group came back on stage and continued the exquisite performance, rendering No 6 and I'd Like, that the audience had been clamouring for. They then closed the show with a song, which mentions a few African countries including Botswana, Mowbray Kiap. It was the second time the group were performing in Botswana. They were to give another performance on Saturday at the Botswanacraft Market.
Other members of the group included Kyla Rose Smith (violin and vocals), Simon Attwell (flute, mbira and harmonica), Julio Siguaque (acoustic guitar), Peter Cohen (drums), Josh Hawks (bass guitar) and Aron Turest-Swartz (keyboard, percussion and vocals).
