Batswana artists perform with Japanese maestro
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Norwegian-based Banjo Mosele and his local group, the Veterans, recently accompanied President Ian Khama to Japan where they staged shows. The Veterans' line-up included Bra Malombo Mmereki, Elliot Morgan, Arthur Mengwe and the bassman, Kabelo Tamukate.
Another group that was on the same tour is the Molepolole-based traditional troupe, Dipela Tsa Kgobokwe, which was instructed by Oswald Kopi.
While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....