Astley Gops Appointed Kgosi

Kgosi Gopadileng Astley Gopadileng at his coronation PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Kgosi Gopadileng Astley Gopadileng at his coronation PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

LETLHAKENG: The Bakgalagadi of Letlhakeng on Friday installed Afro-pop musician, Astley Gops as the headman of arbitration for the Baretele  Sub-tribe of Bakgalagadi at Goo-Moiphisi ward in the village.

The inauguration ceremony that had attracted a few people due to COVID-19 protocols was held at Moiphisi ward. Kgosi Gopadileng Shobuwa  Gopadileng popularly known as Astley Gops in the music industry was inheriting the crown from his late uncle Baile Keamogetse Gopadileng, who had been the acting headman for years before he died last June.

Crowning Astley Gops, the Senior Chief Representative of Letlhakeng, Kgosi  Itsoseng  Gaoonowe advised Astley Gops to excel and start thinking in a different way. Gaoonowe said gone are the days when Astley Gops was known only as a musician. He challenged Kgosi Gopadileng to start behaving in a different manner as compared to his musician mates and respect the title of Bogosi . Gaoonowe encouraged Astley Gops to associate himself with elders for guidance, especially his uncles.

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