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Kabelo Leon Mbaya

kabelo is a writer, photographer and reporter who is passionate about creative writing and aspires to see the local creative industry being a global competitor.

Stories
9
Writing since
2021
Words published
4,459
Desks
Culture & Power, Sound, Sport

Writes about

Performing Arts2Music2Human Interest Stories1Commentary1Sports1

Latest from Kabelo

A woman in a lime green top stands outdoors under a tree, looking off to the side with her hands clasped
Human Interest Stories

Advocating for men’s mental health

Kabelo Leon Mbaya22 Nov 20233 min read

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A woman in a bright pink wide-brimmed hat and purple gown sits smiling, holding a microphone, before an events branding wallCommentary

Seeing motherhood from a whole different scope

There is a lot that comes to mind when the word ‘mother’ is mentioned.

Kabelo Leon Mbaya23 May 20234 min read
A man with a short beard in a cream blazer, white roll-neck and gold rose lapel pin, against a pale grey wallPerforming Arts

Deep Dive Sessions podcast seeks to change the local business landscape

Podcasting is yet to see its growth and becoming a norm to our country.

Kabelo Leon Mbaya27 Mar 20233 min read
Two organisers speak at a table with rainbow bunting behind them and a Rainbow Pride Fest poster, 22 October 2022Culture & Power

Gaborone Pride celebrates the Rainbow Pride month with a festival

As the October month closes its end, the pride nation will go on to wrap the Africa pride month of the LGBTQ+ community with a beautiful festival themed “ Rainbow Pride Fest”

Kabelo Leon Mbaya21 Oct 20222 min read
Constance Kuswani in a T-shirt printed with her table tennis photo and the words 2022 Africa Senior Games, For AlgeriaSports

Table Tennis Africa Senior Championships qualifier seeks to raise funds for her trip

Constance Kuswani, a table tennis player has qualified for the Africa Senior Championships to be held in Algeria.

Kabelo Leon Mbaya27 Aug 20221 min read
A crowd of women in blue Setswana shawls and headscarves gather outdoors under a tree, wearing face masksPerforming Arts

Batlokwa heartily receive queen Makhadzi

Makhadzi this morning landed in Botswana to a heartwarming and full embrace by the Batlokwa ahead of her much anticipated One Woman Show.

Kabelo Leon Mbaya23 Mar 20221 min read
Five people in masks and One Man Show t-shirts sit behind a black-draped table at a press eventMusic

Kabza De Small to rock up the city this Saturday

Scheduled for a one man show like no other and a first of its kind in Botswana on Saturday 19th March 2022, South African piano artist Kabza De Small will be gracing the amapiano lovers and those…

Kabelo Leon Mbaya16 Mar 20221 min read
PixelCulture & Power

The queen of entertainment promotions

Hailing from the small village of Thamaga about 40 km outside the capital, Phodiso Tshegisi, often referred to by her alias ‘Pixel’ is no shrinking violet.

Kabelo Leon Mbaya3 Jan 20224 min read
Sal Angel, a musician in a black leather biker jacket, gazing off to the side against a black backgroundMusic

Lone RnB king single-handedly aims for the stars

He has a voice that always melts the ladies’ hearts and sounds so angelic, probably why he has dubbed himself Sal AngeL.

Kabelo Leon Mbaya28 May 20213 min read

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