Folklore guitarists outdo themselves
Friday, July 23, 2010
Who will forget Stiga Sola's rendition of the Hambukushu song, or Mosalagae Kachulele's presentation on H1N1.
Kuchelele of Selibe-Phikwe sang on the dreaded swine flu and how people can reduce its spread. With dancing antics on stage, and a powerful rhythmic style, Kuchelele soon established himself as one of the early favourites for the title, along with visually impaired performer, Tapson Gaoabiwe of Maun, especially after legend Andries Bok failed to live up to his reputation.
Then came Otlogetswe Makasa, who revisited the traditional concept of beauty in a "fit" woman, the fat woman.
The Letlhakane man nicknamed Rasta, mocked and rejected the thin woman, a using story-telling technique that left his audience calling for more.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...