Musicians collaborate on Childline theme song
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Kearoma Rantao performing during the Mascom Live show held at Botswana Craft.Pic.Kagiso Onkatswitse
The track, One Nation, features jazz artists Kearoma Rantao, Nono Siile, poet Ame Matoba, RnB artist Amo Moatlhaping and rapper Tlamelo ‘Reacxion’ Joseph who is the brain behind the song, produced by Chef Gus and Lifman. One Nation has a fusion of contemporary and urban sound brought about by the mixture of artists from different genres. Kearoma Rantao, Nono and Ame bring the contemporary element while Reacxion and Amo bring the urban flavor to the song.
The song carries a message advising the elderly community to unite in raising their children. It touches on building a bright future for every child, and getting rid of child prostitution and abuse. The song seeks to encourage a child-friendly environment.
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