Zeus, Rantao light the path for other local musicians

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When local music stars, rapper Game ‘Zeus’ Bantsi and jazz sensation Kearoma Rantao, participated in last year’s All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs), little did they know that it would open doors for their industry colleagues.

Their nomination has resulted in the accreditation of Botswana Entertainment Promoters Association (BEPA) by the New York based AFRIMA awards.

BEPA publicist Gilbert ’PP’ Seagile told Showbiz that following the two artists’ nomination and participation in the AFRIMAs last year, the awards owners Anderson Obiangwu and Ofeoma Nzimiro had visited Botswana to learn more about the arts in the country.

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Get back what was stolen, and lock the door

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