Entertainment, art and culture in 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Entertainment
Despite the stringent alcohol levy, the entertainment industry is thriving in Botswana. Perhaps it is worth mentioning to note that there is a new trend in the entertainment industry which has seen a good number of DJs and artists recording house albums. Certainly Batswana artists have started to brew their own brand of house music and only time will tell if house music will thrive in this country.
The year 2010 saw Kgotla 'Juju Boy' Ntsima igniting local stages with his hit songs from the album One Man Rock Band and together with his trendy styles, became an instant celebrity in the country. This artist who has told Arts & Culture that he intends to be a brand is likely to return with another engaging record.
This call is both timely and crucial, as it reflects a growing need for unity and collaboration amongst media bodies to address pressing issues facing the nation.The theme of this year’s Press Freedom Day, “A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” resonates deeply with Batswana, particularly in light of the ongoing human and wildlife conflict. Botswana’s rich wildlife population is not only a national...