Blak Kid Clothing to sell Africa to the world
Friday, July 16, 2021
Black Kid: Not just a clothing brand but also a movement
“The name Blak Kid does not refer to the skin colour/complexion but refers to our roots as Africans. So far Blak Kid has been doing well even though COVID-19 has affected our sales. Blak Kid was registered with CIPA in 2019,” Madube told Arts & Culture in an interview.
He added that through the help of social media, Blak Kid got attention from different artists in and outside the country, the likes of Master KG (SA), the likes of Driemanskap (South African hip-hop crew). “We were also able to grab attention of different online media houses outside Botswana, the likes of BBC Zimbabwe, African First News from Cameroon,” he said.
It is a warning flare to every Motswana who logs onto social media. As a country, we have reached a point where the line between robust debate and outright destruction has become dangerously blurred. At face value, Mabeo’s response, which seeks an apology and threat of a defamation suit, might seem severe to some. But we cannot ignore the context. The comment in question did not offer a policy critique or question a political decision.It...