Getting up-close with Bongo Maffin

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Bongo Maffin performing at Botswana craft this past Saturday PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Interviewing artists immediately after the show can be quite a challenge, what with the exhaustion that comes with live performances, the bouncers and the red tape that denies one backstage entry.

To get the 10 minute interview, Showbiz has to get past fans hanging about the backstage in hopes to meet the stars, hangers-on, groupies or others who play some undisclosed role.

A big camera is usually instrumental in getting backstage access. In addition to the backstage access hurdles, there is the final gatekeeper, the band manager.

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