Obakeng�s album set to re-ignite gospel music

Obakeng has shifted away from the usual norm of gospel music
Obakeng has shifted away from the usual norm of gospel music

A number of local artists, media and friends thronged the Sedibeng Lodge in Gaborone on Tuesday night to support their fellow brother in the local music industry, Obakeng Sengwaketse.

For the very first time, Sengwaketse who goes by the stage name Obakeng treated his family, friends and colleagues with beautiful melodies from his new album Ho Tseba Modimo, leaving the audience mesmerised.

The album has 13 tracks in which the 34-year-old singer from Kanye collaborated with other artists. The young artist decided to divert from the gospel music norm to being a more joyous and celebrated album that could attract a fan base from people who prefer different music genres. The beat, sound and vocals in all the songs, together with the collaborations, compliment the young man’s voice. His immense talent and composition of songs has brought a new touch in local gospel music.

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