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Chippa Legodimo
  • Tshanda�s birthday bash marks career milestone

    Apart from celebrating a half a century of life, the legendary singer commemorated an illustrious career spanning over 28 years. From the time of that flop album Mr Toni while Splash still traded as The Flying Sounds, to his latest release Delele,...

  • Nkawana�s Regrettable Promise

    Nkawana’s Regrettable Promise captures the sad story of men who are emotionally abused by their partners after that promise of love. The imaginary oil on canvas piece does not only demonstrate the artist’s skill in painting it, it also shows how...

  • KB goes to Namibia

    “I got the invitation for Namibia after my performance in Maun early this year. To be honest I am elated because this gives me the chance to reach other markets. I hope to make a good impression and hopefully more invitations will follow,” she...

  • Mooketsi masters the art of playing nkokwana

    While Mooketsi prepared himself for his performance members of the audience appeared completely surprised and waited anxiously for the first sound from the large instrument resembling Segaba. Preparing for his performance took quite some time as he...

  • Molapowabojang Recreational Park turns 22

    The show will add to a series of events organised to mark the village’s centennial celebrations.  While the main event will be hosted at the village kgotla where multitudes are expected to converge, a good number is expected to attend the bash at...

  • Gifa fights cancer with music

    Through his music, the talented composer is spreading the word, advising people to look out for early signs and symptoms and pleaded for love and care for the victims. Though not one of the most prominent musicians locally, talented Gifa mixes his...

  • Dan still the boss at 50

    In his latest release Delele he has a self-praising song, Boza, in which he describes his formula for success. Tshanda has sold gold and platinum with many of his records during the last three decades, and toured the world with his band. His...

  • Thamaga gang kill granny

    The old woman and her daughter, Thonoko Ramotuana, sustained serious injuries after their house was raided by a group of men believed to be members of the notorious Marobisi gang. Thonoko was admitted at Thamaga hospital while her mother was rushed...

  • Gaborone hosts psychosocial support forum

    Last week, stakeholders agreed at a breakfast meeting ahead of the forum that psychosocial support is crucial in the raising of children and moulding them into wholesome individuals. The meeting was held at the Department of Social Protection to...

  • Mochonka is Miss RADP 2014

    Mochonka beat other 13 contestants to clinch the crown in front of a crowd, which included members of parliament and diplomats. The competition is in its second year after the first queen was crowned last year November. The chocolate skinned queen...

  • Marriage has not changed me � Astley Gops

    The slender musician, famous for songs such as Moshanyana Ga Ona Tsebe, said after the official celebration in Kumakwane, he was happy to graduate into being a ‘family man’.                                  “Marriage is a sign...

  • Solly and western steal the folklore night

    Their solo performances proved that the four-string guitar remains one of the most popular indigenous instruments. It’s even appreciated by the younger generation. The crowd cheered and clapped as they marveled at the brilliance demonstrated by...

  • Disco veterans show the class

    The veteran musician took revellers down memory lane in Molapowabojang on Saturday where he and another disco veteran Patricia Majalisa performed to a jubilant crowd. Other musicians who shared the stage with Maphaka and Majalisa were Mpendulo...

  • Mawee kills them with jokes

    Within minutes, the ‘school boy’ has killed the silence, as the whole room fills with laughter. Comedian Olefile ‘Mawee’ Mokgware is in the house and while his audience is left in stitches from one of his jokes the young man appears stunned...

  • Shortage of land, Mokgware�s priority

    Mokgware stood against Lesedi Mmusi and Mzambia Dibe of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and Botswana Congress Party (BCP) respectively in the Gabane-Mmankgodi constituency. Mokgware won the hotly contested constituency by 7,155 votes beating BDP’s...

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