This is an industry full of infighting and in the past friendships have been forged and destroyed. Sexual relationships among creatives have led to scandals. Organizations uch as Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) and other have seen leaders sulkily come and go, core outfits like Copyright Society of Botswana (COSBOTS) attracted all sorts of controversy in he process.
Others in the creative sector have been accused of bootlicking corrupt government officials for tenders. Widely ,creatives have been known for not supporting each other. Now with one common goal and putting all past quarrels aside, the songwriters, artists, musicians, engineers, producers and everyone who brings music to life has geared up together to appeal the government to reopen the industry.
COVID-19 is forcing creatives especially in the music industry to get creative and come up with various ideas on how the sector could reopen but still adhere to COVID-19 regulations.
Recently when Vee Mampeezy was charged P10 000 for holding an unlawful meeting and flouting COVID-19 restrictions, various creatives in the performing arts sector came together to help the Taku taku hitmaker to pay the fine. There is no big artist or upcoming artist, the struggle has become the same and while the popular ones are at the forefront for public recognition, others are working behind the scenes.
