Kero: The voice behind Makwakwa�s hit song, Makgarebe

Makwakwa
Makwakwa

She has penned one of the memorable tunes of 2014 that has established traditional music group, Makwakwa, as a force to reckon with this year.

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.

Editor's Comment
Gov’t must rectify recognition of Khama as Kgosi

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....

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