Musicians 'betrayed' by politicians

Musicians this week during a gathering in Old Naledi in Gaborone musicians voiced their disdain for politicians who used them at political functions only to damp them PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Musicians this week during a gathering in Old Naledi in Gaborone musicians voiced their disdain for politicians who used them at political functions only to damp them PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Given the importance of musicians’ work in campaigns and the unspoken endorsement it offers a candidate, during the political campaign trails before last year’s October elections, musicians were engaged by politicians to pull crowds at political rallies.

Throughout the journey of rallies, campaign stops, political events, and more, numerous musicians publicly associated with political parties therefore their endorsements were a substitution for overall support.

More than a year later musicians this week during a gathering in Old Naledi in Gaborone musicians voiced their disdain for politicians who used them at political functions only to damp them during a time like COVID-19 when they need them the most. It’s been more than 10 months since COVID-19 started bringing the music industry to a screeching halt. The musicians’ concerns were specifically thrown towards the politicians now in office who are unable to help them with their plight.

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