Gaborone comes alive again

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One old guitarist tells me, “Man, Gaborone used to be the s**t”. He takes me on a nostalgic trip to Gaborone of the late 1970s and 1980s.

“Gaborone was the hub of live music in the 80s,” he says, adding; “Every Friday there were hardcore revellers who crossed the border from South Africa into Gaborone to party here”.

The narrator, Bonjo Keipedile, actually played at those epic parties in Gaborone. He was a part of the Shakawe band playing with Jonas Gwangwa, Steve Dyer, Dennis Mpale, Tony Cedras, Rampholo Molefhe, Gabriel Selato, Whyte Kgopo, Tsholofelo Giddie and Japie Phiri.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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