Mooketsi masters the art of playing nkokwana

Silala Mooketsi has mastered the art of playing Nkokwana
Silala Mooketsi has mastered the art of playing Nkokwana

Two weeks ago, 52-year-old Sialala Mooketsi from Ramotswa turned heads at the University of Botswana folklore music night when he turned up on stage with an unfamiliar musical instrument called nkokwana.

While Mooketsi prepared himself for his performance members of the audience appeared completely surprised and waited anxiously for the first sound from the large instrument resembling Segaba.

Preparing for his performance took quite some time as he wanted to ensure he get the best results in terms of sound from his nkokwana.

Editor's Comment
Be careful on the road this festive season

Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up