Off the Beaten Track: How Botswana spawned the “most unique” music in the world
The culture, landscape and history of a country are all entwined with the music it makes. It’s like holding a…
Category: Music
“We’re finding something completely new”: why Africa is the future of metal
Author Edward Banchs’ new book introduces the metal bands reshaping the genre and giving it a brighter future When author…
In Botswana, heavy metal bands’ fame and fortune grow online in pandemic
(Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Tshomarelo “Vulture” Mosaka used to think connecting with his leather-clad fans could only ever happen as…
Aukland-based Motswana, Phodiso drops ’rough’ single
Botswana-born, Auckland-based hip-hop artist Phodiso has dropped his newest single Rough, the second from his upcoming EP, Act III. The track…
Phodiso: Botswana-born, Auckland-based hip-hop artist drops new album
Act II, the second EP from Botswana-born, Auckland-based hip hop artist Phodiso is out now. The 5-track release sees Phodiso…
Oliver crowned Africa Music Challenge season 1 winner
Botswana native, Oliver Gaolaolwe is the winner of the first edition of the Pan African music challenge (AMC) 2021. Oliver…
SKY Girls BW release catchy track, ‘The SKY anthem’
SKY Girls BW is an empowerment brand for girls aged 13-17 across Botswana. It was set up in 2014 and…
Owame – Dj Kuchi collaborates with El Zintle on new track set to set the airwaves ablaze
Award-winning DJ Kuchi has collaborated with up and coming songstress, El Zintle to drop new tune, Owame. The catchy track…
ATI releases “Stimamolelo”
Botswana’s favourite rap artist, ATI has dropped “stimamolelo” a track that has hit single written all over it. Suspicious minds…
Reunion-based Motswana, Danielle Swagger releases ‘I’m Woke’ video
Botswana’s Reunion-based rapper, Danielle Swagger has released the much-anticipated video to her single I’m Woke. Shot on Reunion Island, the…
Nomina – Germany-based Motswana songstress – sets international airwaves ablaze with new hit single “Amadlozi”
Germany-based Botswana international artist, Nomina, is making waves with her latest single ‘Amadlozi’. The catchy upbeat Amadlozi has broken chart…
Nation’s sweetheart Amantle Brown teams up with Jordan MoOzy to release ‘eternity’
Botswana’s sweetheart, Amantle Brown has teamed up with fellow crooner Jordan MoOzy to release a new single titled ‘eternity’. Eternity…
Dj Kuchi and Han-C team up again to bring you surefire hit track ‘Rejection’
One of Botswana’s hottest music pairing, Dj Kuchi and Han-C have done it again! Two weeks ago they stormed back…
Hot new tune alert! ATI (ft. And Spaces) – Rolling Stone
ATI, one of Botswana’s hottest pop stars, has just released a hot new tune that’s guaranteed to have party lovers…
Local fusion Taola duo celebrate ‘Freedom’
Local fusion duo, Taola, have signed their third single ‘Freedom’ under London based record label ‘Reel People’. The song, which…
ATI checks into South African rehab as hot new single ‘About You’ hits the airwaves
Botswana’s popular rapper, Atasaone Molemogi aka ATI, is reportedly going to be missing in action for a while after he…
Sereetsi & The Natives release ‘Motoko’
Botswana’s Award winning contemporary folk band, Sereetsi & the Natives have just dropped their second album, Motoko. Frontman Tomeletso Sereetsi…
Amantle Brown & Dj Kuchi – Colour (Official Lyric Video)
Amantle has collaborated with Botswana’s finest producer, DJ Kuchi on love song, ‘colour’. With over 10 years’ industry experience, DJ…
Jujuboy’s “how many lovers” brings back the disco vibe
This week we bring you yet another scorching new hit straight out of Botswana. How many loversis Jujuboy’s latest offering…
Mpho Sebina – No Evil (Official Audio)
Two weeks ago, we brought you Mpho Sebina’s gorgeous black butterfly, this week we invite you to appreciate her other…
Hot new track alert Motlha & ATI’s Hisa Hisa promises to be 2018 party anthem
Batswana artists are currently on a creative streak that isn’t showing any signs of slowing down any time soon! This…
Black Butterfly – Mpho Sebina
It’s been a while since we shared some homegrown ear candy. Finally, the wait is over and is well worth…
Where did the unique style of Botswana’s guitarists come from? Nobody seems to know
As YouTube videos go, a 2009 clip entitled “Botswana Music Guitar – Ronnie – ‘Happy New Year’ ” is not…
Han C returns with hot new single – Mafura Fura
Han C has done it again… the talented local singer has collaborated with Berry Bone to bring you a hot…
Hot new track alert – Mmamotse by former My Star winner, Motlha
This week when one of my colleagues told me about this hot new track taking Botswana by storm called Mammotse,…
A.T.I. launches latest album, Envelope
One of Botswana’s hottest musicians of the moment, A.T.I. has just launched a new album titled Envelope. Released back in…