Mapetla’s untimely deathEarlier in March, the nation was plagued by grief following the tragic death of talented Kwaito star, Thabo ‘Mapetla’ Ntirang. The 41-year-old musician died in the early hours of Monday, March 4, 2024, succumbing to...
Kola has been invited to showcase at the second annual Kosha Summer Festival; a dance, music and African Culture event held at Vereeniging, South Africa. The event, hosted by Luthando Arts Academy, will be held today. Kola will be showcasing his...
Early this year, the channel decided to adopt an internationalisation strategy with a view of taking the channel and its popular offerings beyond the borders of South Africa into the African continent and Botswana was the first choice.Moja Love first...
. After outshining queens from across the globe, Segaetsho’s victory is a testament to her resilience, hard work, and unwavering support from her family and Batswana. Reflecting on the moment her name was announced as the winner, Segaetsho...
The group won the accolades through songs Baka Morena Waka by HK Pule and Herr Chavalier-Bruderlein Und Schwesterlein Act II by J Strauss, all conducted by Kgotlaetsile Dingalo, which scooped the second and third runner-ups respectively. The choir...
The much-anticipated fest is billed to feature some of the biggest stars in the music industry alongside some bright upcoming talents. The headliners are the legendary South African Afro-soul crooner, Johnny Mokhali, the internationally acclaimed...
Even though both the Mochudi Centre Chiefs Football Club also known as Magosi Maaparankwe and the disco music stable Dalom Music have a huge fan base, the duo got a disappointment of a lifetime as only a handful of people attended the event. The...
The grand finale was held at Wagga Gardenex but later on moved to Dejavu, following heavy downpours in Gaborone that nearly spoilt the fun. DJ Pekay took home P50, 000 and he will be travelling to Cape Town for the coveted The Balcony Mix later this...
The event is slated for December 28 at Lobatse, Pandor Serenity. Set to redefine how music lovers connect with their favourite artists and each other, this event promises exclusivity. In an interview with Arts&Culture online, Waditso Matong the...
The three will share the stage with other top local artists such as A.T.I, Juu Matere and Baxon. In an interview with Arts&Culture, one of the event coordinators, Nkarabang Molemele explained that the occasion is meant to welcome and celebrate...
The title, Kidi-kaba, which translates to “a big chunk of meat,” is steeped in cultural significance, drawing inspiration from traditional gatherings. Explaining the concept behind the song, Leburu shared that: “In the society where I grew up...
Mphinyane, famed as Otsile the Artist, fell in love with drawing from primary school and continued with it up to senior school. In an interview with Arts&Culture, the young man explained that he was doing fine art where he focused on portraits. He...
In an interview with Arts&Culture, Dalom Music manager, Silvia Tshanda, explained that the event is a fundraising exercise as well as a come-together for Mochudi Centre Chiefs fans after a five-year absence from the country’s top-tier league. “We...
The event takes place on December 24, 2024 at the Dladleng Recreational Park in Moshupa. The event organisers, Dladleng Entertainment, said with heavyweights such as DJ Maphorisa, Daliwonga, Leemckrazy, Aymos, Bassie, Uncool MC and DJ Fresh, they...
The UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, meeting held from December 2-6 in Asunción, (Paraguay), inscribed two new elements on the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Safeguarding....
As a single mother navigating love, loss, and healing, Tlhobogang learns to embrace her vulnerabilities, find strength in solitude, and redefine her path forward. “I went to therapy when I was younger and found writing as a way to express my...
Poet, Sani Mafote (78) recited the poem with evocative words as Bangwato welcomed their rightful kgosi to the kgotla after 99 years. The poem was initially met with enthusiastic applause. But his words have been interpreted by other people,...
The show’s founder and executive producer, Dr Kelemogile Ramasu, told Arts&Culture that they would be giving free eye care and reading glasses to elderly people. He added that the event would also be opulent with food, poetry, song and...
Just like other sectors, the BEPA has renewed optimism for the entertainment sector to thrive in the new Botswana. The BEPA president, Gilbert Seagile, told Arts&Culture that one of the things they would push for is the enactment of an Entertainment...
Responding to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament this week, Kelebeng said the purpose of the Fund is to address financial barriers and close the existing gap by providing financial resources for large-scale projects in the arts and...
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