Known by her stage name, B’s Healing Psalms, the gospel artist channelled her grief into a heartfelt EP titled, A God Who Heals. This body of work serves as a tribute to her late friend, Katherine Lesheke Mpai, whom she fondly called ‘Khakhase’. B’s Healing Psalms recalls the shock of losing her friend just two weeks after a phone call that had left her reassured of Katherine’s recovery. This devastating loss inspired her to honour Katherine’s memory through music. The songs in the EP, such as Rara re tla go wena and Ke nne le mmoloki go nna, hold deep personal and spiritual significance. One track, Se mphete mmoloki wame, was a particular a favourite of ‘Khakhase’, and its inclusion is a touching homage to their shared faith and friendship.
B’s Healing Psalms adescribes the EP as more than just music; it is a source of comfort and therapy for those grieving the loss of loved ones during the pandemic or any traumatic event. “It’s also for all members of society who lost family members or friends to some traumatic event,” she explained. Working with Botswana’s top musicians, including Leroy Nyoni on drums, Thero Julian Seleka on guitar and Tomeletso Sereetsi and The Natives on production as well as Lereko Almond Lesole on keys. B’s Healing Psalms crafted an electric mix of gospel music that resonates with diverse audiences. Reflecting on her debut project, she remarked: “I was not aware that live music recording would be such an exciting, pleasurable, and life-changing experience. I take pride in the fact that the music was rewarding.”
