New BOMU President Preaches Inclusive Governance

Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) held its annual general meeting on Saturday  PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) held its annual general meeting on Saturday PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

As Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) ushered in a new committee at the weekend, newly elected president Phemelo ‘Fresh’ Lesokwane has vowed to run an inclusive organisation that will serve the interests of artists.

BOMU has over the years been embroiled in a series of wrangles, particularly between the union’s executive committee and its members.

Due to the infighting, the union has been dormant since 2018 after some members took the then music body leadership led by Pagson Ntsie to the Advisory and Arbitration Council (AAC).

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