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Show producer, owner and chief judge, Keabetswe ‘Master Dee’ Sesinyi, also expressed concern at the quality of contestants who turned up. “I would have wanted to see more youngsters attend these auditions because it would serve as motivation...

The mountains and the arrangement of rocks that make them, the way rivers snake through the vast open spaces and arrangement of the bushes often inspire artistic imagination. African artists are predominantly  inspired by the continent’s natural...

Gong Master had quickly endeared himself as the group’s pivot. His roar would get fans sharply focused on him during the group’s riveting performances. Shortly after the news broke out that the lanky singer was leaving Dikakapa, he resurfaced...

After Goitse Kgaswane and Tanzanian and the ultimate winner, Idris set tongues wagging with fans still I need of answers for any questions that remain hanging. The two kept viewers guessing about their feelings for each other.  Goitse returned from...

It thus comes as no surprise that the youngster has released a gospel album with a touch of house music. Characterised by heavy drumming synonymous with house music, Twaza’s album mixes words of praise with superb dance tunes that should have...

Orange’s sponsorship and events executive Lame Madiba told Showbiz that the decision to host the show in Palapye was in appreciation for the support they received there. The event will be held at the Majestic hotel from 6:00 pm until late. “We...

The seasoned musician in her trademark silky voice lures the listener to her song that delivers a sensible message of reform in the track Bonyatsi. The opening lyrics of the track suggest, “A re latlheng bonyatsi wee / Ke lerato la diphifi / Ke...

Tika Makwete is a mixture of hip-hop, R&B, dancehall and house kwasa all conjured into a soothing urban sound. Chicks Are Tricky is a track in which the Hip Hop artist burst into the microphone to pour his heart out about how some young women are...

The warning was sounded by Thapong Visual Arts Centre coordinator Reginald Bakwena at the 2014 Thapong Artist of the Year Awards on Thursday. Bakwena said that he has observed that certain artists who reproduce other people’s works fail to...

His craft piece titled Matshwaro put a smile on the creator’s face when it scooped the P35,000 winning prize on Thursday night. Ogopoleng Kgomoethata, the runner up, pocketed P17,500 for his efforts. Kefilwe Sentsho was crowned The Young Artist...

When her career started 14 years ago, Maxy just wanted to do music and did not want to confine herself to any particular genre. She was a free soul who just wanted to do something she enjoyed. Ironically the now very popular musician did not want to...

The 41-year-old vocalist –cum- dancer died on Monday morning following a short illness. In May 2009 the group lost its founder/producer Penwell Kunene, who succumbed to an undisclosed illness at Baragwaneth hospital in Soweto. Kunene’s death had...

Ga tshwene is a Setswana expression used to describe a magnificent job done by a group or an individual. The former member of the cultural trio, Tselakgopo, executes confidence and maturity in his new offering. From the first track Fara fara wee, to...

The famed musician last played in Botswana 12 years back. The kwasa kwasa star is expected to perform at Maun’s Trekkers Club on December 12 before heading to Francistown for a show at BOCCIM Hall the following day. Promoter of the show Gilbert...

Her mentor, kwasakwasa maestro, Franco, has clearly done a good job preparing Ponka for the rigours of the entertainment world and has clearly come full circle. A number of local performers had failed to win the crowd’s support, but the energetic...