Local creatives showcase in London
Thursday, July 07, 2022 | 380 Views |
Mophato Dance Theatre were among the creatives that showcased in London recently
Stylist-cum-fashion producer, Tumelo Nkwe, told Arts & Culture that her recent work with De Beers in London has been an eye opener and an opportunity to expose Botswana’s creative talent to the outside world.
The world’s leading diamond company, De Beers had engaged Nkwe as a producer for the company’s fashion show following their Business Excellence Seminar in London. According to Nkwe, the partnership with De Beers first came about at Dubai when they did a show with De Beers for their Business Gala Dinner, which ended with a fashion show.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...