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LAUREL FOR TIISETSO THIBA

  


Tiisetso Thiba is among the artists in the North West Province (South Africa) recognized by the department

On Wednesday 23 June artists were eagerly awaiting for the official Provincial Arts & Culture Recognition Awards - North West Province #PACRA2021 to premiere and hopefully witness their names to be called as being victorious in their respective nominated categories.

Mr. Thiba recalls with exhilaration: ‘’As I was nominated in the category of 'Best Literature Award', it was a big frightening moment because I was nominated with the legends of the Literature industry in the Province in that particular category, the ones with a seasonal experience that could not be compared to anything in this world. To be precise, Mr Kabelo Duncan Kgatea in this is my mentor who guides me more often to write and preserve the Setswana language and to my surprise I was nominated with him in the same category. I dedicate my respect to him. 

‘And the public were given the chance to vote for their preferred artist for the 12 days period.

‘During that proceedings of the awards I couldn't believe my eyes seeing my name 'Tiisetso Thiba' appearing in the screen as the winner of 'Best Literature Award'!! I was thrilled and jumped a bit like a kid, and even today celebrations continues. I personally take this award as the appreciation of my work by the public at large and I would like thank all my family and friends to vote for me. In Setswana we say 'Motho ke motho ka batho' a person is a person because of their people, and I thank them abundantly. 

‘I also dedicate my gratitude to my wife, Kesa, for the love and support; and I will continue to write more and pass the experience to the young and upcoming writers.’

Meanwhile, artists from North West Province are praising the Provincial Department of Arts, Culture, Sport and Recreation for its sterling work to recognize and award them for their hard work. This particular Awards will be an annual event to continue to recognize artists, and give the artists a positive hope that their work are noticed and appreciated.

Mr Thiba laughed; then added with hilarity: “The celebration continues in Sburg 'Ganyesa my home village. Hahaha hahaha. God is good all the time!!!!”

Comments

  1. Eric28 June 2021 at 01:17

    CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

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    1. TM THIBA29 June 2021 at 08:20

      Thank you very much Prof. I really your support all the time.

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  2. Nosizwe29 June 2021 at 00:40

    Well done sir. Continue the good work


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    1. TM THIBA29 June 2021 at 08:21

      Asante Sana Ma'am, I really appreciate it a lot. 🤝🏿

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  3. Leke Giwa30 June 2021 at 02:00

    Always exciting to read about a modern passionate writer like Mr. Thiba. Hearty congratulations

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  4. KATHY2 July 2021 at 01:53

    CONGRATULATIONS! Recognition is like pearls

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