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52nd Mascom Live Session show banger

GABORONE 24 November 2023, Local artist Han-C performing during the Mascom Live session at the Botswana Craft in Gaborone on 24 November 2023. Han-c share the with MAfikizolo and Khoisan during this packed to capacity show. (Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO)
GABORONE 24 November 2023, Local artist Han-C performing during the Mascom Live session at the Botswana Craft in Gaborone on 24 November 2023. Han-c share the with MAfikizolo and Khoisan during this packed to capacity show. (Pic:Monirul Bhuiyan/PRESS PHOTO)

After a four-year hiatus of physical shows, Mascom Live Sessions returned to its traditional host place at the Botswana Craft venue. This time around it featured locals Han C, the duo of Khoisan and legendary South African group, Mafikizolo.

Notably the thirst for the popular event was at an all-time peak as the organisers announced the sold-out show a week before the event. By 7:30pm at the venue, there was a long queue which stretched for quite a distance. As time went by, attendants were getting agitated with when the gates will be opened.

Inside the venue, they were met with another harsh reality, because of the high numbers, there was another queue for drinks and food. The delay in getting the show started did not help either but finally, the first act of the day went on stage a few minutes after 8pm.

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