Granny inspires Legends Rapoko’s love for poetry

In an interview with Arts&Culture, the youngster said his grandmother used to recite poems and sing Setswana songs that he enjoyed listening to a lot growing up. He added that he also grew up listening to Radio Botswana 1 (RB1) Dipina le Maboko program that plays traditional songs and poetry. His love for Setswana culture, especially language, did not end there but was also cultivated by always watching President's Day poetry competitions. That made him love poetry.

"I started trying to mimic local talented poets such as Tsikitsiki.. After the competitions, I would lock myself in the room and try mimick them. One day, whilst still at junior secondary school in, I decided to participate in the arts competition under the poetry category and scooped the first position. I was awarded the best poet award. That motivated me and earned me recognition from the elders and my peers," he said proudly.