18 May 2022

 Leteitshe on Fleek fans are excited after organisers of the event gave them an opportunity to vote their first international act for October 1 episode.

The second edition billed for Royal Aria stadium usually attracts magnitude of revellers, have engaged its audience to be part of the selection process for performing acts for the day.  

The fans vote between two South Africa’ renowned acts Ringo Madlingozi and Mafikizolo for this year’s do. The announcement for the selected international act will be made public on May 20.

“We suggested some names of international acts and gave our fans the power to vote for their preferred artiste,” organiser of Leteitshe on Fleek David Letshwiti noted.

The suggested names have been posted on social media platforms under the Colorful People Entertainment handles, and voting is done by commenting with the name of a preferred act.

From the Facebook post of Colorful People Entertainment, most music enthusiasts are interested in both artistes particularly that they have not performed in Gaborone in a while.

“My choice is Mafikizolo, as it has been a while the pack ba sa tle kwano.  Mafikizolo is perfect for this nature of event, their music tempo suits the event especially for some of us who wants to jive. I do like Ringo, mme fela the crowd ya this event ga se ya ga Ringo that much,” stated Mumsy Maseko on Facebook comments.

According to Oscar Thuo, Mafikizolo is more appealing, their personality matches Leteitshe on Fleek as their music is Afro pop mostly played at weddings and functions.

Thuo said Leteitshe on Fleek centers on trending outfits and as such Mafikizolo is best suited for the event. “Nna ke batla Mafikizolo,” said.

Another post from Mo Tsoba said Ringo was appropriate for jazzy audience, and the Leteitshe on Fleek need more vibrancy, than Ringo who is more corporate.

“I also love how Nhlanhla of Mafikizolo dresses, she wear colourful clothes  and she will represent Leteitshe on Fleek well. Ringo is slower in tempo and jazzy vibes, whilst Mafikizolo is good for the vibes and picking moods. So a go tle Mafikizolo betsho re batlo tantsha,” Lizz Toka said.

Temo White who seemed spoilt for choice said, “if possible a batle botlhe bathong, ba bangwe ba rata mo go iketlileng ba bangwe ba rata mo go fast nyana.”

Kim Hange said it was a tough choice to make, as they have long awaited for both artistes to perform locally.

Ït would be nice to have both, maybe have one perform during the day and the in the night,” said Hange.

“We should have Ringo, Mafikizolo is kids’stuff,” said Andile Goleta saying as the elderly they also want to be catered for.

“Mafikizolo will be an all round choice for Leteitshe on Fleek, with their vibrant fashion, their stage personality and also because they have new music out now,” said Lady Tee also adding that Batswana go all out for such lifestyle events when it comes to attire, and they will be looking forward to an act who plays the part and actually respect their craft and their audience.

However, Lady Tee said Ringo could have been perfect if the show was a jazz event.

Madlingozi was last in Gaborone at the 2019 Mascom Live session alongside Lizibo. The musician who is also a Member of Parliament in his country, is known for classics such as Sondela, Ndiyagodola, Into Yam, kum Na Kum and many others.

The Mafikizolo duo of Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza stamped their name in the industry with their classics such as Emlanjeni, Ndihamba Nawe, Kwela Kwela and many others.

The duo is also known for hits such as Thandolwethu and Enjoy which features Nigeria’s Tekno, Mamezala featuring Simmy, Ngeke Balunge and many others.

The two last performed here during the GIMC, and have a colourful profile having successfully penetrated the African market marked by collaborations with other celebrated and accomplished African artistes including Davido, Yemi Alade among others.

Letshwiti said they are looking for great legends in music both locally and internationally, as well as giving young talented musicians an opportunity to also shine.“We decided to have this event just after Independence celebrations as we realised that leteitshe garment is usually worn during Independence day celebrations,” said Letshwiti adding that this year they will be celebrating identity, pride and unity as Batswana.  ENDS