Mashaba helps Motswana achieve a dream

Mashaba
Mashaba

There is no doubt the popularity and influence of South African gospel musician Winnie Mashaba inspired some young Batswana to follow her example.

One of those is Lorato Otukile, who through the help of the award-winning Mashaba, formed a gospel group called Joyful Ambassadors that is due to release its first single later in June. In fact, Mashaba was key in selecting the 12 singers who form the group as a principal judge at auditions in 2014.

Otukile who is also Mashaba’s agent in Botswana says after working with the likable gospel star for some years, she was inspired to start her own group.

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