For the artists she tells Mmegi Online that when she was initially contacted by representatives from AFCON , tha she will be the only Botswana artists at the fan parks along with Africa's trendy musicians ."At first when we found out we thought...
. Ontumetse, who was contacted unexpectedly and informed of his selection, was thrilled but couldn’t process the news immediately due to his busy work schedule. “I was pretty excited in the moment, but everything happened really, really...
One of the event organisers, Easy B, said the once-popular show will take place at the Railway Stadium in Mahalapye on December 24.The concert promises to be a jam-packed schedule featuring international artists, especially from South Africa, such as...
After a year of successfully hosting kiddies’ events across the country, Ranko told Arts&Culture this week that he is pulling out all the stops to deliver a memorable, all-inclusive family experience that blends music, relaxation and celebration...
It feels strange writing this sentence, even stranger believing it. August came and took you after a short three-day stay in the hospital, leaving behind questions, shock and a silence that sent sadness across the country. You were found lying...
The exhibition marked the culmination of a documentary project that brought together six local artists to explore the meaning of ‘Home’ through art and collaboration. It formed part of the Contemporary Art Botswana 2025, a project that began...
The event featured a lineup of talented local and international comedians who left the audience in stitches. Mdala ka Tje set the tone with jokes on former vice president, Slumber Tsogwane, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), and their general...
This achievement marks a significant milestone for Botswana, as it is the country's first-ever participation in the pageant and the continent's first official placement on this international stage.Seametso, who will be turning 31 on December...
He unveiled mixed –media masterpiece that redefine Home using recycled street tins and traditional Tswana techniques. The exhibition, part of the contemporary Art Botswana 2025 and funded by Companies And Intellectual Property Authority (CIPA),...
After a stressful year, I was eager to unwind and reconnect with nature. Little did I know that this hidden gem would exceed my expectations and leave me feeling rejuvenated.Upon arrival, I was greeted with a warm welcome, and the breathtaking...
With a career spanning over four years, PhlyHoney has established herself as a force to be reckoned with, and she is excited to share her story. In an interview with Arts&Culture, she surely indicates that things are going smoothly in terms of both...
Pacers sit on open ground framed by gentle hills, with the wide sky stretching above and the calm rhythm of village life all around. On event days, ordinary moments, a laugh, a greeting, someone walking across the yard take on a cinematic quality....
This new initiative will provide members and affiliates access to comprehensive funeral cover, designed to guarantee a dignified send-off in the event of death, thereby addressing a critical social need within Botswana’s entertainment industry. The...
The End of Year Clap & Tap Gospel Music Festival, organised by Lighthouse Lip, was about to begin, a night dedicated to Prophet Ntate Isaac Setati, yet alive with the pulse of an entire gospel music community. The hall wasn’t just a venue; it was a...
The show, a collaboration with the University of Botswana, ran for three unforgettable nights from Thursday until Saturday, at the University of Botswana Main Campus, Old Student Centre.Night Under the Stars showed it was more than just a...
One of the ten segments titled Survival Spotlight during the exhibition held by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Gaborone, highlighted a deeply personal poem penned by a gender-based violence survivor. The thought-provoking...
The event promises to be an exciting celebration of music, sports, and community spirit, with a lineup of local, South African DJs and legendary football stars."We are thrilled to bring this event to our community," said Malebogo Modise, marketing...
In an interview with Arts & Culture, she explained the spark behind the concept, saying, “I really wanted something that would relate to pain that could also be washed away. That’s why the song has the word Pula in it.”For her, fire, or molelo,...
The festival, themed "Jumping Over the Kraal/ Uri-! gâu ! harasa", celebrates ingenuity and resilience in commemorating the 1976 Soweto Uprising.The trust's production, "Chiwele", a theatrical piece celebrating Botswana's rich storytelling...
The event brought together musicians from Botswana and South Africa in a single orchestra, blending R&B, orchestral music, and African storytelling in a format not previously explored locally.Unlike typical cross-border events, where artists perform...
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