Marakakgoro: A giant of a man

The "Eet-sum-more" hit maker died on the spot after his Toyota Surf hit a donkey and overturned along the Palapye/Serowe road around 4am. As tributes continue to pour in from all sectors of the society, Marakakgoro has been described as a giant of a man, who inspired many people around him especially those in the gospel music industry.

Phempheretlhe Bafana Pheto, who worked with Marakakgoro for many years, describes the late musician as the father of the gospel music industry in the country. To him he was a mentor and a teacher. Pheto says Marakakgoro was an inspirational character, very humble, soft and respectful. He described their relations as more of brothers than just music colleagues.