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Cover art for Energy by Rasun: the artist leans against a weathered wooden wall, with neon green and pink title lettering
Music review

Energy – Single by Rasun

11 Aug 20232 min read
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Music

“The Visualizer” by Teddy West: A Must-See Afrobeats music video of 2023

17 Apr 20231 min read
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Music

Pinky Jay ft Loverss Exclusive & Dibaba SA

8 Dec 20221 min read
Cover for O Maaka by FME DJs and Han-C feat. DJ TH: black record sleeve and vinyl, Now available on all streaming platforms
Lyrics

FME DJs & Han C – O Maaka (feat. DJ TH) lyrics

5 Nov 20221 min read

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Antido.te in a black and white close-up portrait, wearing beaded braids, a white vest and two silver chain necklacesMusic

Antido.te: bouncing back

“The negativity changed me a lot because I strived to become a better person and a better artist.”

Ripfumelo Chavani17 Oct 20235 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
Cover for Madd Bwoy Khaki's Day By Day: the artist sits on red-carpeted stairs beside an amplifier and electric guitarLyrics

Madd Bwoy Khaki – Day By Day (lyrics)

Day by day inna life afe live it upLife is a blessing mi cyan give it upGimme de way Moss high already map it outMe voice ah me gift let me sing it out.

AVO2 Dec 20221 min read
Cover for Pride and Ego by AbTheActivist and Apexxxx: repeated white serif title over purple and blue vertical stripesLyrics

AbTheActivist – Pride and Ego (Feat. APEXXXX) lyrics

Sometimes I just need your loveI’m so in love with youMaybe you’re the chosen oneThe only one I’d choseSay you love how I control itemotions are  all for youBaby girl we bossing my focus is all on you

Maverick Kabelo14 Oct 20221 min read
Cover art for Ginger: a man in a blue checked blazer tilts his head back against a cloudy blue skyLyrics

Jordan MoOzy & Veezo View – Ginger (lyrics)

Time to play with big boysBig toysFinna get me a rolls RoyceWith two gold fish uhI mean the hill lifeThe bright lightsKicking with the whole squadOn school nightBlow me a breath a passionWhy live a…

Maverick Kabelo6 Sep 20222 min read
CHUCKYLyrics

For3ign – Epitome (lyrics)

Yeah yeah  yeah ahLF3 babySh* crazy, sh* crazyCover your eyes you don’t wanna see the bloody murder am about to manifestLost in my thoughts little Alice worldReminiscing ’bout the way am get my money…

AVO1 Sep 20221 min read
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Movement is drug

Everyone is moved and motivated by something to get out of bed and go on with their day.

Unaswi Bashingi Moalusi24 Aug 20223 min read
Sparkles - UNTITLED 2Lyrics

Sparkles – Untitled 2 (lyrics)

I heard ’em say that you was talking ’bout me soI decided I should come sit by youInfatuation or addictionI wanna know when will this end(Ooh-oh)I know the rulesPlayers choose their pawns is that…

AVO16 Jul 20221 min read
Cover for Ms Abbey's Africa: the singer in traditional-style beaded accessories dancing in tall grass beside a lake at duskLyrics

Ms Abbey – Africa (lyrics)

Tu rumere tu vonse mwa Africa Ee wa mpona manje Ke tja ka boikokobetjo Phalana e anyile, botlhale mo mmayona Bakhurutshe, matola dichaba, Ba phataletshe ,mathare a dikala

AVO1 Jul 20221 min read
Illustrated cover for OneTake's 95 Pac: a cartoon man in sunglasses and a suit holding a Confidential envelopeLyrics

OneTake – 95 Pac (lyrics)

Lets show em how we do it this sideThe 267 is on fireMa city shows me love like Bonnie juss met ClydeFrom the tenvilleNow the music is worldwideIf your girl is caught slippin u know that im gon…

AVO29 Jun 20222 min read
Cover art for Mek's No noise: a bare-shouldered man with a glowing blue arrow on his head, titled AvatarLyrics

Mek – No noise (feat. Nameless the bully) lyrics

No no no no we don’t need no noise (ha re nyake modumo)

AVO28 Jun 20222 min read
Cover art for Mek's For this: a bare-shouldered man with a glowing blue arrow on his head, titled AvatarLyrics

Mek – For this (feat. Danxelle) lyrics

I need the cash babe don’t need nothing else

Maverick Kabelo26 Jun 20222 min read
Cover art for Whiskie's Rear view: a close portrait of a young man with a trimmed beard, in a grey shirtLyrics

Whiskie – Rear view(outro) feat. Carisma lyrics

I’ve been on the wayFell to my knees but I stood right backBlessings on they wayI keep looking back but I’m never side-trackedIt’s falling into placeEver since the REAR-VIEW showed me what we passed…

AVO23 Jun 20222 min read
Cover art for Whiskie's Persistence: a close portrait of a young man with a trimmed beard, in a grey shirtLyrics

Whiskie – Persistence (feat. Kxss) lyrics

It only gets harder but we keep it movingWithout any intention that we’d ever lose it ×4

AVO21 Jun 20222 min read
Cover art for Whiskie's Reach: a close portrait of a young man with a trimmed beard, looking at the camera, in a grey shirtLyrics

Whiskie – Reach (lyrics)

I’m only in it for the passion man & that’s for realThe drive that’s you’ll never see me catch a chillI’m writing songs and lacing records that’s the life I LIVE..This music thing is like my soul yea…

AVO18 Jun 20222 min read
Cover art for Phologolo's Thig Thug Thig by Tswana Breed: a woman looking down beside a man singing into a microphoneLyrics

Phologolo – Thig thug thig (lyrics)

Mono ngwaga re bina rotlheMono ngwaga re bina rotlheMono ngwaga re bina rotlheMono ngwaga re bina rotlhe

Maverick Kabelo14 Jun 20222 min read
Cover art for Teddy West's Gimme sum, Deluxe edition: a black and white side profile of a man in sunglasses and a chainLyrics

Teddy West – Gimme sum (lyrics)

Shawty pull up on me and give me love tonight oh tonightYou know I need me some lovePull up and give me some lovePull up and give me some love(Gimme some love, gimme ah)

Maverick Kabelo6 Jun 20221 min read
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Pablo%8 – Simping (feat. Sebaga) lyrics

First time that I saw youI felt chills run down my neck Cause I never met somebodyWho looks as beautiful as youSecond time I saw youI felt my heart skip a beat cause Your beauty got my heartRacing…

Maverick Kabelo4 Jun 20222 min read
Sol Stringer imageMusic

The six-string soul-strumming musician

Sol Stringer was born Solly Mosetle on November 1st 1983 in Krugersdorp, South Africa.

Palesa Morailane29 May 20226 min read
Cover art for Danxellé's Distance: a young man in a black wavjunkies beanie and sweatshirt, lit by a golden sunsetLyrics

Danxellé – Distance (lyrics)

All this distanceYea this distanceBeen messing me upI need to see you moreI need to touch you moreI need to see you so

Maverick Kabelo27 May 20221 min read
Dintleonthetrack imagePerforming Arts

DintleOnTheTrack, the elevation

Dintle Balole, popularly known as “Dintleonthetrack” in the music spaces is a 20-year-old Producer, Artist, Songwriter and Live Performer from Oodi but based in Gaborone, Botswana.

Kaone Hunyepa13 May 20222 min read
Jonny PulaPerforming Arts

The Jonny Pula article

Top African Comedian for South African 2020 Awards Nominee born Kago Rannoba is a man of so many talents.

Kaone Hunyepa16 Apr 20226 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
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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
Shaba Stele - Love Is EvolMusic

Shaba Stele – Love Is Evol (rating)

Botswana singer, producer, and composer, Shaba Stele, recently released his highly anticipated project, Love is Evol.

Maverick Kabelo24 Feb 20221 min read
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MAX Characters presents: Chapter #1 – Q&A and streaming

There are a bunch of hip hop subgenres, and I think the most dominant form that I dabble in is boom bap rap.

Maverick Kabelo21 Feb 20223 min read
Artwork for AbTheActivist's Rampage (feat. I'me): a young man in a black t-shirt, beside the text The wave is taking overLyrics

AbTheActivist – Rampage (feat. I’me) lyrics

Hella flows, hella dope nkare dealer enngwe yana

Maverick Kabelo14 Feb 20222 min read
Artwork for Pablo%8's Falling (feat. Danxellé): a singer in a yellow hoodie performs on stage with a microphoneLyrics

Pablo%8 – Falling (feat. Danxelle) Lyrics

Don’t be lying pretending can’t you see am hurting

Maverick Kabelo5 Feb 20221 min read
Artwork for Menzile Chester's Washin' The Bag: a woman takes a mirror selfie beside the text All over the topLyrics

Menzile Chester – Washin’ The Bag (lyrics)

(Chorus) Boy!

Maverick Kabelo4 Feb 20222 min read
Artwork for 36Gvng's No Case: a young man with short locs in a cap beside the text I'm on a missionLyrics

Stream 36Gvng – No case + lyrics

(CrayOn)I put the dub in a spliffMe and my gang hella lit36 watch the assistI’m on a mission and you know I’m never gon’ missMotako been taking a pissOn all of the rappers that wanna get richIf you…

Maverick Kabelo16 Jan 20222 min read
Artwork for Antido.te's Why Me cover: a young man in a pearl necklace beside the text I'm a 5G moving too fastLyrics

Stream Antido.te – Why Me (cover) plus lyrics

Woke up feeling GodlyI know nas they don’t really f- like mef- a na if a na named Oziain’t no TMG Gangsta I’m a real OGhard bottoms and white socks like I’m YGthese nas my 4th generation, I’m a…

Maverick Kabelo9 Jan 20221 min read
YbLyrics

Stream ybpicasso – Maha’la(7) + lyrics

Had to do it on TV beforeI did again but I swear we not actors

Maverick Kabelo8 Jan 20222 min read
bennytMusic

Botswana’s hidden gem

Botswana is well known for its diamonds, beef and tourism but one of Botswana’s greatest resources is its rich music culture.

Tshegofatso Elijah6 Jan 20221 min read
Wa lenyaloMusic

Stream De General – Wa lenyalo (feat. M o d) + lyrics

De General and MMP Family’s MOD just released the music video for their collaboration single, Wa Lenyalo.

Maverick Kabelo5 Jan 20221 min read
DintleonthetrackMusic

Stream Dintleonthetrack – Pound Cake freestyle + lyrics

Dintleonthetrack, a singer, producer, and composer, kicks off the year with a freestyle cover of Drake and Jay Z’s Pound Cake, taken from Drake‘s third studio album, Nothing Was the Same, from 2013.

Maverick Kabelo4 Jan 20221 min read
SATIVA EASYMusic

Stream Sativa – Easy (feat. Priscilla K) plus lyrics

New and upcoming Botswana RnB singer, Sativa, alongside with Priscilla K, released her debut single, Easy, earlier this week.

Maverick Kabelo4 Jan 20221 min read
Artwork for Calzado Anim's Birthday (feat. Mmeli & Leitse): a man with piercings sits in a car, caption It's your birthdayMusic

Stream Calzado Anim – Birthday (feat. Mmeli & Leitse) + lyrics

Calzado Anim celebrated his birthday on the 2nd of January with the release of his highly fan-requested song titled “Birthday“.

Maverick Kabelo3 Jan 20222 min read
AbTheActivist and Deejay ShutdownLyrics

Stream Abtheactivist – 444 (official music video) + lyrics

AbTheActivist, a rapper, producer, and composer, celebrated the end of the year by releasing a music video for his song 444, which is featured on Ab’s NEW WAV EP, a collaboration with international…

Maverick Kabelo2 Jan 20222 min read
Teks Tym (feat. Whiskie) artwork: a man in sunglasses and a durag beside the text I'll never give up till I make itLyrics

Stream Danxellé – Teks Tym (feat. Whiskie The Rapper) plus lyrics

Danxellé, a Selebi – Phikwe rapper and producer, kicked out the year with a tune called ‘Teks Tym,’ which he co-wrote with Whiskie The Rapper, another Phikwe native.

Maverick Kabelo1 Jan 20221 min read
Black and white portrait of a young man in a cap and patterned short-sleeved shirt standing in a dim workshopMusic

Q&A with Kaey Maxx

I’m a song writer, recording artist and a music producer.

Katlo Moepedi23 Sep 20213 min read
Cover art for Colder Than Water by Team Distant featuring Jinger Stone, two men in dark profile on blackMusic review

Jinger Stone’s “Colder Than Water” is pretty warm

“Colder Than Water” by Team Distant is a catchy and tuneful song.

Tjabongwa Maswikiti25 Aug 20211 min read
A DJ in a grey t-shirt and headphones mixing at a Pioneer deck in a room with red wallsMusic

DJ Giftos going after his dreams

Gift Mabasa is a 32 years old young man, who was born and bred in malamulele, Limpopo.

Ripfumelo Chavani25 Aug 20214 min read
Three side-by-side portraits of young men: one taking a mirror selfie, one in a red-lit jacket, one in sunglassesMusic review

Calzado Anim – Late night featuring fourfortyfour

It’s not often that you stumble across an unfamiliar artist with a sound so fresh and distinctive.

AVO19 Aug 20211 min read
Album cover for I Am Afrika by Sereetsi and The Natives: a child looking upward against a brown rock-art backgroundMusic review

Sereetsi and the Natives mind-blowing collaboration

Multi award winning contemporary artist, Sereetsi and The Natives, brought a different melody for his fans on his highly anointed third album that features well recognised singers and song writers…

Keleabetswe Tapologo23 Jul 20214 min read
YB Picasso in sunglasses and headphones making a hand gesture beside a studio microphone, in black and whiteMusic

YBPicasso on the highs and lows of rap

Brian Kgosietsile Makoko, born on 7 January, 1998, in Francistown, is a local rapper well known by his stage name,” YB Picasso” which started in high school mostly from his friends and family.

Caron Moloi8 Jul 20215 min read
Madd Bwoy Khaki, with long dreadlocks and headphones, stands at a studio microphone against whiteMusic

Q&A with Madd Bwoy Khaki

A: Well, I talk a lot.

Maverick Kabelo2 Jul 20212 min read
A man in round sunglasses and a woman in a face shield, both in black jackets with kente-style panels, before a muralMusic

Han C on top of the chart

Han C, a Botswana singer-songwriter, has been sitting on international charts and hundreds of thousands of streams.

Maverick Kabelo19 Jun 20211 min read
Cover art for To The Top: a rocket climbing through a blue sky above a parental advisory label, on a white backgroundMusic review

AbTheActivist drops “To The Top” with OneTake

AVO managed to get a moment with the young and talented AbTheActivist.

Same Muzila11 Jun 20211 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
Cover for Ngwanamsetsana by Ubuntu Band: three young men in patterned jackets, one with a raised fistMusic review

Ngwana’msetsana

This week we are shining the spotlight on the all new Ubuntu Band.

Same Muzila24 May 20211 min read
Pah Chihera in a floral-print dress with a gold sash dancing barefoot on a lawn by a wooden fence, on a cover reading SingerMusic

Pah Chihera talks about her childhood, career, and late uncle

Pamhidzai ‘Pah Chihera‘ Mbirimi is an actress and singer who specializes in Afro-Jazz.

Maverick Kabelo22 May 20212 min read
Now Out artwork for Kaosane by Da QuTness featuring Tefo Bright, a CD case with a man in a bucket hat on a paisley coverMusic review

Da qutness – Kaosane

With his newly released song ‘Kaosane’; We asked more about it and Da QuTness had so much to say.

Same Muzila19 May 20211 min read
The three members of FME DJs posing close together and pointing at the camera, on a cover reading Music GroupMusic review

FME djs – Mo Spacing

Today we shine the spotlight on Botswana’s amapiano trio FME DJs.

Same Muzila29 Apr 20211 min read
HT Tautona in a red and navy striped T-shirt against a dark backdrop, on a cover reading Recording ArtistMusic

HT Tautona talks career, marriage and industry

Kelebogile Mabua, who is commonly known by the name “HT Tautona”, gave us insight of his inspiring life as a music artist.

Maverick Kabelo27 Apr 20212 min read
Quote card: a man in a patterned head wrap and white robe holding a staff, beside a quote by Eyiedzi BuyantanshiMusic review

Stretch – Eyiedzi Buyantanshi

Stretch‘s debut album as a solo artist, Eyiedzi Buyantanshi, is a new type of genre that he is attempting to pioneer, ‘Neo-Afro’.

Maverick Kabelo26 Apr 20212 min read
Cover art for 6eorge Staggz's Flowertown Hero: a red rose beside the title on a pale street map with a red boundaryMusic review

6eorge Staggz – Flowertown Hero

6eorge Staggz, a rapper and entrepreneur, recently released Flowertown Hero, a ‘movie soundtrack’ ep.

Maverick Kabelo19 Apr 20211 min read
Jordan MoOzy in round tinted sunglasses, a red tartan headband and a Tommy Jeans T-shirt, on a cover reading Recording ArtistMusic

Jordan MoOzy on his childhood, nationality and music career

Emmanuel ‘Jordan MoOzy‘ Muzenda is a singer and songwriter born on the 29th of July 1998, hailing from Gaborone, Botswana, with roots in Masvingo, Zimbabwe.

Maverick Kabelo17 Apr 20213 min read
Henry Philemon in glasses and a white jacket, resting his hand on a cream and red guitarMusic

Jazz musician shares his journey

Henry Philemon, a Jazz artist from South Africa, took us on us a journey of his upbringing and career as a musician.

Caron Moloi20 Mar 20212 min read
Da QuTness in a backwards cap and a white striped Funk Street Culture T-shirt, hands claspedMusic

The hardest lesson Daqutness had to learn

Oteng Onalekitso Moilwa, popularly known as Da QuTness, is the producer of the hit song “Tinto”, by William Last KRM.

Caron Moloi30 Jan 20212 min read
Cover art for Life Through a Keyhole by Alcaido: a young man in a beanie, glasses and denim jacket on blueMusic review

Alcaido – Life through a Keyhole

Theophillus Ntakhwana, also known as Alcaido, is a talented local artist who is working on an EP project called “Life through a Keyhole“.

Caron Moloi23 Aug 20201 min read
Album cover for Amen by Abra Shmurda: a dim portrait of a man in a cap over a city at night, with a glowing red crossMusic review

DK Abra – Amen

Dk Abra is a Hip-Hop artist who recently produced and directed a spectacular musical project, that features various artists.

Caron Moloi10 Aug 20201 min read
Nicole Martinez in a beaded leather top and skirt with a fur tail and orange braids, against blackMusic

You are only as good as your next

Nicole Martinez was born on 28 October and raised in the streets of Bontleng, a popular township in Gaborone.

Caron Moloi8 Aug 20203 min read
Cover art for Pluto's Favourite: a silver astronaut standing on a rocky moon surface under a dark skyMusic review

Gavin – Pluto’s favorite

“Pluto’s Favourite” is an album EP by GXVIN, which is inspired by Baby Pluto, commonly known as Lil Uzi Vert.

Caron Moloi8 Aug 20201 min read
Cover art for Road II Introspection by Crayon: a dark winding road with two blurred red vertical bandsMusic review

Crayon – Introspection

Toro “CrayOn” Tseleng has been working on a tape titled ‘Introspection’ since early this year, as a challenge to himself.

Caron Moloi7 Aug 20201 min read
Cover art for Ngwana Yo by Slow G and Luther October, featuring Shaba Stele: a red devil-like woman figure on blackMusic review

Slow g & Luther October – Ngwana Yo

Fresh Mafia Entertainment artists (Slow G & Luther October) are set to drop the first single from their upcoming EP, which is a 3-minute long song about girls based in urban and town areas.

Maverick Kabelo5 Aug 20201 min read
Cover art for Hotspot by Flyboi Yung and Click K44: photographers with cameras on a bright blue backgroundMusic review

Flyboi Yung Kay – Hotspot

The song, Hotspot, by Flyboi – Yung Kay was recorded during the first lockdown while he was at The Golden Audio, with the company of Click K44, Shaba Stele and Teddy.

Caron Moloi3 Aug 20201 min read
Cover art for Pretty Girl by Official Max featuring Lay-Go Beats: a woman with long hair sitting on a pebble beach by the seaMusic review

Official Max – Pretty Girl

The Dancehall song, Official Max‘s first single to drop, is about his crush who he calls “Pretty Girl“, because he prefers to keep her name to himself.

Caron Moloi3 Aug 20201 min read
A young musician in a dim studio with red and green lighting, looking down at a phone, pop filter behindMusic review

Alain Bright – Bright world

Phatsimo Goilwang, commonly known as Alain Bright is dropping a 5 track EP titled “BRIGHT WORLD” which features Current, with production from Vacks99 and Flex the Ninja:

Caron Moloi29 Jul 20201 min read
Musician 7DaysOfSummer in a black bucket hat, sunglasses and grey hoodie against a dark backdrop, captioned Botswana musicianMusic

An eager beaver in the music industry

Today’s feature is with none other than a singer and producer Mopati Ngidi, a Southern African alternative musician famously known as “7DaysOfSummer.”

Maverick Kabelo4 Jul 20203 min read
Quote card of Rasun's Hard To Walk Away lyrics on yellow, beside a man in sunglasses with dreadlocksMusic

Q&A with Rasun

Rasun, one of the best Dancehall/Raggae musicians in the world, is loved by many for his crisp fresh voice.

Maverick Kabelo27 Jun 20205 min read
Ammara Brown in a pink gown with teal and pink feathered shoulders and diamond earrings, Zimbabwean musicianMusic

Q&A with Ammara Brown

Q.

Maverick Kabelo24 Jun 20205 min read
Black and white portrait of a young man in a worn cap with short locs, looking at the cameraMusic

Q & a with Toro tseleng/crayon

Im a 21 year old guy, almost 22.

Maverick Kabelo21 Apr 20205 min read
A rapper in sunglasses and a black hoodie performs into a microphone against a terracotta backdropMusic

Q&A with Obvdo/OG Beezy

Mr.ObvdO aka OG Beezy is an innovative young artist from Jwaneng Botswana born and raised Okoth Asante Obado.

Maverick Kabelo16 Apr 20209 min read
A young man with twisted locs, face piercings and a hoop earring leans against a white wall in a black jacketMusic

Q&A with Calzado Anim

Stage Name : Calzado Anim Birthday : Jan 2

Maverick Kabelo12 Apr 20203 min read

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