Tshega sway' catapults Shumba to global stardom

Anyone can take too lightly the sway that tshega, a Tswana traditional loin-skin worn by young boys covering only the front while the buttocks are left exposed until an individual reaches adulthood, possesses.  Ratshega, probably Botswana's leading traditional music icon, will tell you the traditional garb has been part of a winning formula that has seen his music penetrate the rest of the continent.

Shumba, whose real name is Moses Malatela, has revived the mystic of the animal skin hat, the traditional hunting weapon (seragantshwana) and the knobkerrie.  Although it was for the simple reason of wanting to be unique and hark back Batswana of their culture that is on its last leg - Shumba confesses it has worked wonders for him.