Big names snub independence theme song
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
BK Proctor
Showbiz has been reliably informed that Odirile ‘Vee’ Sento, Tshepo Lesole and BK Proctor have declined the offer to be part of the independence celebrations theme song.
When contacted Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) secretary general, Pagson Ntsie said: “Vee, Tshepo Lesole and BK Proctor are some of the names that have said that they will not be a part of us, but I do not want to focus on them. We are currently working with other artists and that should be the main focus. This is for our country; Botswana is our country”
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