Local creatives call for transformation

Speaking at the Inaugural Botswana Creatives Summit in Gaborone recently, Mojakgomo said that at BEPA, they believe that the transformation of the creative sector will require strong partnerships between government, private sector, artists, and civil society. He added that their brief is to turn the informal hustle into a formal hustle. To attain this, Mojakgomo pointed such an undertaking calls for enabling policies, sustainable funding models, capacity-building platforms, and infrastructure that allow them to create, collaborate, and compete globally.

"This summit serves as a platform for honest dialogue, innovative thinking, and strategic action. Let us challenge outdated norms, confront the barriers that have stifled our growth, and commit to building a creative economy that is inclusive, resilient, and proudly Motswana. This gathering marks a pivotal moment in the journey of Botswana’s creative sector. For too long, our industry has operated on the fringes of the national economic agenda," he said.