Gobe Matenge�s grandson brings back memories through a story

Teto Mokaila PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Teto Mokaila PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Through a one-man stage play titled Tiyapo, veteran Gobe Matenge’s activism ways and voice were brought back to people’s memories by his grandson and actor Teto Mokaila.

The one-man play, which is part of the Maitisong Festival events, was showcased at the Moving Space on Monday evening. Tiyapo depicts the various events in Matenge’s life from the time he was a young man through his life as an activist and diplomat.

The actor would every now and then change characters. The main characters were Gobe Matenge’s grandson, Teto Mokaila, who was also the narrator, a timeless character and protagonist Gobe Matenge.

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