24 Apr 2025

At just 25, Moiyabana-born Obakeng Gaailelwe, better known as DJ Taitha, is turning heads and spinning beats across Botswana’s entertainment scene.

She told BOPA in an interview that what began as a love for Gospel mornings in a small village has evolved into a powerful rise that has seen her play at over 40 venues nationwide. 

“I think anybody who knows Moiyabana knows it’s fun,” she explained. “Music plays from morning till the next day. My mom’s Gospel was my daily alarm it’s where it all began,” she noted.

 DJ Taitha said early exposure to rhythm and melody shaped her passion.  “In school, you’d never find an entertainment event without me,” she mentioned.

 “I loved the stage as it gave me confidence and rhythm,” she related. She discovered her DJ talent in Selebi Phikwe. 

“My first gig wasn’t perfect, but people vibed and I felt I had arrived. 

That’s when I knew this is it,” she added. Today, DJ Taitha is more than just a deck-spinner.

 With a marketing degree from the University of Botswana, she understands the business side of the beat. “Talent is just one part. Branding matters. Studying marketing was the icing on the cake,” she said. 

In a male-dominated space, she has carved out a lane of her own. “People doubt you just because you’re a woman but you show up anyway. Every day,” she added.

Known for her diverse and unpredictable sets, she said, “I love surprising people mid-set. Music is vast; I want to explore all of it.” She is especially drawn to the energy of Amapiano.

 “It’s not just a sound, it’s a movement. It connects with the youth; it’s free, vibrant, and spiritual,” noted DJ Taitha. Her inspirations range from international stars to Botswana legends like Culture Spears. “They keep it real.

 That authenticity inspires me,” she said. DJ Taitha has performed at more than 40 hotspots including Piano Sunsets, Temple Lounge, Ko Café (Manye), Black Dog, X-Hall (Phikwe), and Corona Sunset (Francistown). “These are the stages I used to dream about. Now they’re real,” she said. 

Balancing gigs with a corporate job, she stays grounded through faith.  “God is my anchor. Without Him, none of this works. And routine keeps me sane,” she said.

 To girls from small villages dreaming of more, her advice is simple: “Finish school, start with what you have, and don’t let fear win. Your dreams are valid.”

Asked what’s next in her career, she mentioned big collaborations.“I’m such a dreamer, and my team Daisy Tshoswane and Leago Mogano keeps me focused. Team work really does make the dream work,” she said. ENDS