DJ Goveiya shines at BEMF
Sharon Mathala | Friday October 2, 2015 11:16
Many believed that Botswana 50 committee should have engaged a local company instead of engaging a South African company to be in charge of the event. The contract, which has been reported to have cost government close to P3 million, was met with allegations of sabotage.
Arts and Culture last week reported that local promoters, artists and DJs were aggrieved that they were overlooked for a celebration of their own country’s Independence.
Mogomotsi Gaolape, a representative from the promoters’ association, confirmed at the time that they were seeking legal advice. He insisted that while they do not have anything against the chosen South African company, they believe that preference should have been given to Batswana.
The Minister of Youth Sports and Culture, Thapelo Olopeng, was however quick to rubbish the allegations, explaining to Arts and Culture that the reason why a South African company was engaged was because no local company had the means.
Attendance was above average, and it was local DJ Goveiya who stole the hearts of many. Although he is not known for mixing rave songs, he mixed rave music like a pro.
The dreadlocked man had the attendants screaming at the top of their lungs throughout his 40 minutes set.
The Ambuye hitmaker proved to the lot who had gathered why he was chosen to perform at the event.
South Africa’s Black Motion also displayed why they are considered to have revolutionarised the drumbeat in modern house music.
Hip-hop giant KO of Cara Cara fame also had attendants on the dance floor for his entire performance.
Arts and Culture also noted that the set-up at the venue was top class. The sound was perfect and the stage looked the part. Other performers that day were Okmalumkoolkat, Sibot, German Dollar, Kuchi and Groove Cartel.