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KG BW traditional dance group to empower youth

KG BW
KG BW

Inspired by his passion and love for traditional dance, Kagiso Ranku from Gabane has formed a contemporary traditional song and dance band called KG BW to promote youth empowerment through talent.

While traditional dance groups have slowly faded from the scene, Ranku has found it fit to unite some youthful talents and set up a traditional band with the sole purpose of empowering one another.

In an interview with Arts & Culture, the group’s manager Lenah Bolawane said most of their group members have been traditional dancers from a tender age. She said it was only in August 2022 that they decided to come together to form a contemporary music band and released their first recorded album. “Our first album is titled ‘A Re Tlhabaneng.

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