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Sea Bee, Arthur Mafokate back on local stage

Legends in concert press briefing
Legends in concert press briefing

After years missing in action or at least in the local stages, South African legendary musicians, Sea Bee and Arthur Mafokate will be in Gaborone on Friday.

The duo will take revellers down memory lane with their classical kwaito hits when they perform during the Legends in Concert event also at 'Ya Ma 74' to be held on Friday at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino. Mafokate released his debut album, Windy Windy, which included the hit "Amagents Ayaphanda" in 1994. He became known as the "King of Kwaito" with many hit singles such as Oyi Oyi, Mnike, Twalatza, Zombo, Poppe Dans, Seven Phezulu and Sika Lekhekhe. On the other hand, Sea Bee’s debut album, I wonder Why, was a hit in the earliest days of Kwaito. The album was a house-infused soundtrack. After his hit album that had songs such as Home Boy, I Wonder Why and Thiba, Sea Bee disappeared off the radar. The duo is expected to remind ma74 of their youthful days when kwaito was one of the most loved genres in the music industry.

When addressing the media about the show on Tuesday, the event coordinator, Lecco Kenosi, said the last time they brought Mafokate in the country was when they also brought Malaika at Molapo Crossing a few years back. He explained that the event was fully packed. He also encouraged kwaito music fanatics to come buy tickets early and in numbers. He also encouraged revellers to also book accommodation at Avani hotel saying those who will be sleeping there will get an opportunity to have breakfast with Mafokate in the morning before he leaves for SA. Furthermore, he pointed out that the Friday event will be their 15th show.

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