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BOSJE marks decade of sound, education, unity

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The Botswana Society for Jazz Education is turning 10, and the sound of celebration will rise from Botswana Craft on April 30, 2026. From 6 pm to midnight, the venue will host this year’s International Jazz Day, a global event initiated by UNESCO that recognises jazz as a powerful tool for peace, dialogue, and unity among people. For BOSJE, the date carries double weight. It marks a decade of advancing jazz education, performance, and appreciation in Botswana.

Chairperson, Akhutleleng Keikwaletswe, addressed members of the media, partners, sponsors, artists, and guests at a press conference announcing the event. “It is an honour to stand before you today as we announce the upcoming International Jazz Day celebrations here in Botswana, hosted by the Botswana Society for Jazz Education,” he said. “This year is particularly special for us. We are proud to celebrate 10 years of hosting International Jazz Day in Botswana,” he added.

Over the past ten years, BOSJE has stayed committed to promoting jazz music, nurturing young talent, and creating platforms for cultural exchange and artistic excellence. The organisation has provided performance platforms for local and international artists, developed young musicians through workshops, masterclasses, and big band programs, created opportunities for cultural exchange, and built a growing community of jazz lovers and supporters.

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