A playlist on the campaign trail
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 250 Views |

Charma Gal PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
For a long time, music has always been a part and parcel of the political space. For local artists, the period leading to an election has always been ‘prime time’ as they know that gigs are in abundance, even for the lesser known once who seldom get bookings.
For politicians, they know that the right music can set a candidate apart from the pack, and that’s why it’s been part of the local political landscape. Candidates understand that during the campaign trail, this is also an opportune time to show up and support even the worst of the lot in your area in an effort to win the people’s hearts. That’s the power of music.
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