GIMC Afro -Tech 4.0 heats up
Friday, May 12, 2023 | 110 Views |
Black Motion
On its fourth edition, the event will see the return of South African house group, Black Motion to the local stage after many years as one of the headliners. Interestingly, Black Motion returns to Botswana following its break-up and the departure of one of its founding members, Morda Bongz, who left to begin a solo career. The group now has a new member.
The event will also feature fellow South African DJs, Darque and Tefo Foxx and Mpho.Wav. From the local shores there is Teaz, Benny T, DJ Lexx and Bo Kettle. The show organiser Fish Pabalinga said preparations are going well. “People are happy with the line-up. Black Motion for instance, hasn’t been in Botswana for a long time. Be mindful that Black Motion is a new group; it has a new member now. Patrons are excited how it is going to perform versus the old one. They are excited about the date and happy with the pricing; both normal and the VIP,” Pabalinga said. He also said patrons must expect a very well-run show of good music. “If you look at the artists that are coming this time around, these are some of the best in terms of Afro-Tech. I mean Black Motion needs no introduction. If you look at Darque, he is one of the founders of UR in SA.
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