The group, aptly dubbed the BDF Legends, took revellers down memory lane with a six-song performance that showcased their musical prowess, chemistry and enduring passion for music. The concert, held at Sir Seretse Khama Barracks (SSKB) Auditorium in...
The event is organised to celebrate Babirwa culture, traditions and heritage. The Lotsane Safaris pledge is part of the company's continued support for communities in the Bobirwa region. The contribution is intended to assist the organising...
The outdoor development initiative is aimed at empowering young boys with essential life skills, discipline and leadership qualities to grow into responsible members of society. The two-day outdoor experience will focus on discipline, mental...
The turn of events challenges the perception that local gospel groups struggle to attract sizeable crowds. Established in 2009, Hosanna Gospel Singers has continued to build its presence in the local music scene. The group’s third live recording...
School had lost his attention. His parents opposed the music path and after finishing “I O U,” he told himself it would be the last song if it failed. Then it hit number one. The year flipped from lowest point to breakthrough, and every release...
The event was held on Saturday at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) in Gaborone. It attracted gospel music lovers from across Botswana and beyond its borders, reflecting the group’s growing influence and popularity in the gospel...
There is a particular quietness that settles over a cinema after the credits roll. At the fifth Bantu Film Festival this week in Gaborone, that quiet has not lasted long. Conversations spill into the foyer, into who actually owns the stories we keep...
She grew up moving. Different towns, different schools, the constant packing and unpacking that teaches a child how to land anywhere and still look like she belongs. Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson DVDs did the rest. High energy, sharp...
However, as fate will have it, years later that same kid is releasing under the name Dintleonthetrack while making sure people also meet the person behind the music. His path started with pure curiosity. He learnt production early, a decision he...
For me, Kalaivizha 2026 offered such an opportunity, bringing together a spectacular celebration of Tamil heritage at Westwood International School in Gaborone. The evening kicked off with performances showcasing a vibrant mixture of classical,...
For Festival Director, Lesedi Mphothwe, the milestone is both a celebration and a challenge. “Reaching our fifth edition is an important milestone, not only for the festival but also for Botswana’s film industry,” she opines. “This year we...
Sitting with Toro Tseleng in Gaborone, it becomes clear almost immediately that the Motswana artist, rapper and producer treats every song like a page in a diary. Born in Maunatlala and now based in the capital, “Art should leave evidence that you...
For many years, music festivals have been part and parcel of Botswana’s festive season. As such, dates for upcoming festivities are coming out thick and fast.This past week, the organisers for the Born and Raised annual music festival announced...
The event is scheduled to start at 1pm. The initiative, which forms part of cultural diplomacy efforts, seeks to bring the two peoples closer together through the richness and diversity of traditional dishes, as well as Angolan music and dance. It...
The hard work was rewarded last week, when Rammoni entered history books as he was appointed the vice chairperson of International Federation of Dance Festivals (FIDAF) Africa. The appointment took place during the organisation’s executive...
The event is set to take place at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) on October 24 from 7pm.Titled: The Encounter (GIA 26), the recording brings a homegrown choir of 23 voices and a six-piece band together with Dr Tumi. The evening...
Through that, he took his music from Francistown to wider African audiences and he is steadily building a name beyond home soil. Now, with a growing streaming audience and a string of successful collaborations behind him, the producer, DJ and...
“To a new listener I would describe my music as a breath of fresh air,” he says, “a chance to experience what it sounds like when someone becomes freely creative with their music.” That creativity did not arrive by accident. Hip-hop first...
Tshwane Gospel Choir’s Harmony Of Prayers: The Revival Tour belonged firmly in the latter category, turning the UB Indoor Sports Complex into a pulsating space of worship, celebration and spiritual reflection. Travelling from South Africa to...
Teddy West does not chase markets. He follows resonance. The Motswana artist, producer and multi-instrumental creator has spent years refining a simple principle, if a sound moves him, he builds with it.That instinct has carried him through Afrobeat,...
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