Chronicles of Ratsie Setlhako launched

Kekwaletswe has penned the story of the legendary Ratsi Setlhako becoming the first Motswana author to publish a biography on a Motswana artist PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Kekwaletswe has penned the story of the legendary Ratsi Setlhako becoming the first Motswana author to publish a biography on a Motswana artist PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Modirwa Kekwaletswe, a former Mmegi staffer, artist and a writer, has finally fulfilled his 10-year-old dream to tell the untold story of a legendary segaba player, Ratsie Setlhako.

The book ‘Ratsie Setlhako – The Definitive Biography’ authored by Kekwaletswe was launched on Tuesday at Thapong Visual Arts Centre. The book details the life of ‘wa ponto le sheleng’ segaba legend famed for his prowess on the instrument and his folk songs.

Tuesday, December 19, 2017 will therefore go down in history as the day of the first-ever publication date of a biography on a Botswana artist by a Motswana author.

Editor's Comment
We should care more for our infrastructure, road safety

These roads, which are vital conduits for trade and tourism, have long been in dire need of repair. However, while this development is undoubtedly a positive step, it also raises questions about broader issues of infrastructural management and road safety that deserve closer scrutiny.The A3 and A33 roads are not just any roads, they are critical arteries that connect Botswana to its neighbours and facilitate the movement of goods and people...

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