Shumba's move to Gabs pays dividends

When Moses Malapela, otherwise known as Shumba Ratshega, composed and recorded a six-track album called Masiela a few years ago, no one recognised him. Even today many people still do not know that the popular Makhirikhiri is his second album. Like other upcoming artistes, who beg for performance time before giants invade the stage, Shumba Ratshega used to be a puppet for Dikakapa, a well-established local male-dominated traditional group. No wonder he is so muscular, he is a Dikakapa protege.

This happened five years ago after he relocated from his home village, Bobonong, to the capital city, Gaborone. This was mainly to make life in 'Gabs' as many youth do when things are tough at their respective villages.