Astley Gops to juggle bogosi, music :: Mmegi Online

Many would have thought the allure of being revered and prestige that comes with being a tribal leader, a kgosi, would compel local musician Astley Gops to dump the career that made him famous to concentrate on his new assignment.

Instead, after being installed as Headman of Arbitration for the Baretele Sub-tribe of Bakgalagadi at Goo-Moiphisi ward in Letlhakeng last weekend, legendary Afro-pop musician Gopadileng Shobuwa Gopadileng or ‘Astley Gops’ in the music industry has revealed that he is not about to quit entertaining just yet.

He told Arts & Culture, that he can never quit music as much as his focus now will be on the people of Moiphisi ward. “Just like my uncles advised, my music career should not conflict with my job as a Headman,” Astley Gops stated. He noted that his new role wais a permanent and pensionable job that requires him to be nearer to the tribe.

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