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Tributes pour in for Reacxion

Tributes pour in for Reacxion
Tributes pour in for Reacxion

Botswana's music community has been plunged into mourning following the sudden and tragic death of Motswako artist, Tlamelo Joseph popularly known as ‘Reacxion’. Musicians and other personalities have taken to social media platforms to pay tribute to the late rapper.

Reacxion lost his life over the weekend after he was involved in a car accident along the Tlokweng-Modipane road. He died on the spot alongside a companion who is yet to be identified.Tlokweng Police Station's Assistant Superintendent Motlalepula Jimmy confirmed the tragic news to Arts&Culture.

“We are investigating an accident that was fatal and claimed two lives on Saturday night. As news has been circulating, one of the people that passed is local rapper Tlamelo Joseph as his family managed to identify his body yesterday,” Jimmy said.

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