Vee Mampeezy talks deal with Rita Dee, new opportunities

Rita Dee and Vee Mampeezy recently signed a deal which will enable the latter to get bookings in Limpopo, South Africa
Rita Dee and Vee Mampeezy recently signed a deal which will enable the latter to get bookings in Limpopo, South Africa

“Haba go neela chance oe dirise ekare wa tsenwa,”is part of the song lyrics from that 2005 unsuccessful album Vee Mampeezy made with renowned South African producer, Godfrey ‘Guffy’ Pilane of Guffy Creations.

More than 15 years later it looks like Botswana’s most decorated musician is still living by that motto, after signing a deal with Rita Dee of the Mkhadzi scandal fame and recording a song with DJ Tira all in the same week. Vee Mampeezy who has been focused on promoting his water brand, MaVeeta decided to grab the opportunity when the two were invited to take part in Seabelo Modibe’s Botswana International Music Conference (BIMC) last week.

DJ Tira made a hint during a panel discussion that artists should not wait for governments to take them to studio.

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