SA based Dondie releases Jehova Kealeboga album
Friday, August 23, 2024 | 110 Views |
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Molapisi works as a medical doctor in Johannesburg. He first came into the music scene with a single in 2022, followed by another in 2023 and the third one in March 2024. His debut album, Jehova Kealeboga, was released in June 2024. In an interview with Arts&Culture, he said Jehova Kealeboga is a 10-track gospel album with one Afro-pop Kalanga wedding track. He added that the album was produced at Great Beats Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa “The title of the album is not from any song in the album. It is a summation of what the album is all about. It’s a thanksgiving to God for all His endless mercies and grace throughout my days of life.
I have not collaborated with anyone on the album but I am looking forward to collaborations with local and international artists in the not-so-distant future as I get established in the music industry. What makes this project special is that unlike with all my previous releases, which were singles, I did it outside Botswana and had seasoned South African backing vocalists doing backing vocals for me,” he said. Furthermore, he pointed out that its production was a learning and professional growth for him as an artist. He added that despite not having recorded many songs in the past, he has grown significantly, especially in terms of music composition, arrangement and vocal skill.
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...