Seasoned SA musician, Sekeke Botsime - with his dexterous guitar in tow - wowed many denizens of Thaba Nchu and the Free State, with his new lyrical offering titled MOPHAPATHEGI (Homeless)
"SLK", who brought the house down during his shows says, "The current sad situation in Ukraine - under siege by Russia - made it clear to me that life can be so unpredictable.
"War has caused so much distress to those affected, the hapless refugees... who knows, it might be one's turn to pack one's bags in search of a better place - to eke out some sort of existence far away from home ... horrendous!"
Seleke adds wistfully, his fingers unconsciously strumming his guitar: "The political instability of our own continent (Africa) shows that accountability is something most of our leaders lack... we fail to be the change that we want.
"Hence my music calls for a better Africa "
Keep it up, Crooner
ReplyDeleteTHE GREAT SLK - Sage and Mystic !
ReplyDeleteI know that Mr Botsime is an interesting artist, a writer and poet. I see him a lot on social media, though we are many thousands of kilometres apart. Congratulations on his latest release
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Sir.
ReplyDeleteI'm privileged to listened to sensational Setswana musician SLK music. He is singing about love, culture, poverty, African people and leaders and calling for betterment of Africa in general. That is why he says, his music is for Africa. Situation in Ukraine is sad.
ReplyDeleteGee, an important piece of music, with Russia attacking Ukraine at the moment. How unfortunate - we must all condemn this violation of a country and its people, those directly affected by the war, refugees etc, as the musician points out
ReplyDeleteMR Botsime as a musician hit the limelight in SA many years ago with his hit, Zimbabwe. Interestingly, he is also a writer and an award winning journalist. It's good to see that he is still relevant, and empathetic with his new offering of music. We hope the world becomes a better place, with wars having no place
ReplyDeleteThis celebrated singer used to have a very fine column in a newspaper, I recall. Unputdownable!
ReplyDeleteI remember his old column too, very readable and edifying
ReplyDeleteA relevant, modern musician .I think it is commendable
ReplyDeleteSinging against violence, war etc is very welcome
ReplyDeleteWell done, SLK !
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