Author

Nnasaretha Kgamanyane
  • A Re Yeng Botswana musical returns bigger, better

    The two-day event kick started on Wednesday. The event was previously showcased in celebration of Botswana’s independence in September where Mophato Dance Theatre a local contemporary dance group collaborated with another local choral Kgalemang...

  • Young Mothers Network calls for gender equality

    In Botswana, many girls and young women find themselves abandoned during pregnancy and after birth by their partners, left to raise their children alone. Due to poverty, young people find themselves in abusive relationships, dating sugar daddies...

  • Churches called to peacefully coexist with LGBTQI community

    Oarabile*, a gay man in his early 20s never missed church as a child. “Once I started opening up about my sexuality, people started looking at me differently. I could see the disgust in their faces. My parents started being ashamed of me. They...

  • Oura, Motlha collaborate

    The single titled ‘Pomela’ released late October is a love song that can surely be danced to.In an interview with Oura, she told Arts & Culture that the song is just a depiction of pure love between two people and has been on rotation in the...

  • Self-taught artist spreads wings

    Despite his young age, his art has already gained international recognition. In an interview with Arts & Culture, Rampadi who is currently based in Mmopane, said he works with various mediums that include charcoal, graphite, pastels and paint.From...

  • Young mothers grateful for support

    Sharing her life experience as a young mother, 23-year-old Gorata Koketso, said having a baby at a young age was not easy.She explained that her boyfriend disappeared into thin air after she told him she was pregnant. She was studying at Gaborone...

  • Gospel lovers dance the night away

    Even though the show started later than expected and was a bit disorganised, revellers who decided to wait for the show seemed not to regret their decision as they danced the night away when artists spoiled them with endless beautiful rhythms.Both...

  • Emlake dedicates album to late granny

    In an interview with Arts & Culture, he said his late grandmother, who was his strong pillar since birth till he became the man he is today, inspired the eight-track album.He added that all the songs in the album were based on his real life story and...

  • Bak2Skul makes bold return

    According to the event’s headmaster (coordinator), Taolo ‘Taes’ Entaile, the event's slogan for this year is ‘Ke 2lala Ngwanaaka’ while the theme is 'fashionable school uniform'.The theme allows patrons to be creative with what...

  • Emmanuel scoops Africa’s Next Super Model Botswana

    The young woman, who is currently pursuing BSc Range Science at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, was crowned the new queen on December 3.She told Arts & Culture that she believes that as an aspiring Restoration Ecologist,...

  • Injectable ARVs give hope to fighting HIV

    The Minister of Health (MoH) Edwin Dikoloti announced that Botswana has approved the use of injectable anti-retroviral drugs to improve adherence to HIV treatment, becoming just the second country in Africa to do so. Taking a pill every day at a...

  • Botswana vows to address inequality and help end AIDS

    When addressing the community, President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi explained that the theme provided a wake up call to people to work for practical actions needed to address inequalities and help end AIDS. He further pointed out that the theme...

  • Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing exposes fake pastors

    In an interview with Arts & Culture, Mogome said God inspired him to address pastors who are harassing the people of God. Published in 2021, the 30-page book comprises eight chapters namely; how to identify false prophets; how to identify true...

  • Night Music Splitter fest brings vibrancy

    In an interview with Arts & Culture, Marumo expressed delight that for the first time, his village will also host an event since Morobosi. He said the show would help to uplift local entrepreneurs and musicians and develop the hosting area. “The...

  • Let us monetise our art – Mothoyomotona

    He said this during a panel discussion dubbed, ‘Botswana Creative Arts Council- necessity and relevance’ hosted in Gaborone on Friday.Mothoyomotona further pointed out that it was time to question why local artists do not monetise their art and...

arrow up