Creativity Galore At President�s Day Music Competitions

Various musicians and DJs had to fight a tough battle on stage for the coveted prizes
Various musicians and DJs had to fight a tough battle on stage for the coveted prizes

As the best in their regions, it was now time for various musicians and DJs to fight a tough battle for the national title of the President’s Day celebrations contemporary music and DJ competition.

The stage was set and Tsholofelo Park was once again the host to the tough contest and people came in large numbers to support and see performing arts talent in display. The contested categories on the day was the Best newcomer live band, Best backtrack artist (CD), Best live band and Best Disc Jockey.

 The backtrack artists were the first to hit the stage and Gabz Voce with their magical voices managed to retain the P30,000 coveted prize they won last year. Ghetto Gospel artists from Francistown came second, pocketing P25,000 with De Dance Doctor grabbing the third spot and P22,500 prize money. Coming fourth was Saera from Gumare, who took home P20,000.  

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

While it is widely acknowledged that Khama holds the title of Kgosi, the government’s failure to properly gazette his recognition has raised serious concerns about adherence to legal procedures and the credibility of traditional leadership. (See a story elsewhere in this newspaper.) Recent court documents by the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Kgotla Autlwetse, shed light on the intricacies of Khama’s recognition process....

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