Kero: The voice behind Makwakwa�s hit song, Makgarebe
Monday, November 17, 2014
Keromemang K Mothibamele aka Kero, is both the composer and lead singer of the hit song, Kgarebe (Tsholetsa makgabe), whose poetic melody is being celebrated across Botswana and in South Africa.
The hit has earned Makwakwa three BOMU nominations; Best Traditional, Song of the Year, and Best Group.
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....