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Culture

Arts, music, heritage, language.

Culture

Maxy Khoisan explores social issues through music career

The News

Artist Maxy Khoisan, through releases including Mbulali Wami, Sthandwa Sami, and Amasango, uses her music to address themes like gender-based violence, family responsibility, and self-identity. Over nearly three decades, she has maintained relevance by delivering meaningful content that reflects societal realities rather than following trends.

Why it matters

Artist Maxy Khoisan's three-decade career tackling gender-based violence and social identity through music represents significant cultural and community dialogue.

12 June 2026 · Mmegi

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  1. Maxy Khoisan explores social issues through music career

    Artist Maxy Khoisan, through releases including Mbulali Wami, Sthandwa Sami, and Amasango, uses her music to address themes like gender-based violence, family responsibility, and self-identity. Over nearly three decades, she has maintained relevance by delivering meaningful content that reflects societal realities rather than following trends.

    12 June 2026 · Mmegi

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Artist Wame Bodutu celebrates African culture through visual art

    Wame Bodutu, an Afrocentric visual artist from Molepolole, has pursued art since primary school in 2008 and graduated from the University of Botswana with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2024. After mentorship from artists Bezuba Kaunda and Rodney Keitemoge, she has moved into mural painting and sold artworks, inspiring other women to pursue creative careers.

    10 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Tuesday 9 June

  1. SuperSport launches pan-African morning show ahead of 2026 World Cup

    SuperSport is premiering The Morning Cup on 11 June, a daily live broadcast anchored by Lwazi Ziqubu and Fiso Mazibuko, with co-hosts including South African personality Phat Joe, Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, Kenyan actress Sarah Hassan, and Egyptian-Jamaican presenter Sirayah Shiraz. The show blends football, culture, music, and entertainment ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    9 June 2026 · Weekend Post

  2. Botswana art auction and exhibition set for June 2026

    CityFan Live, a Botswana-grown creative movement, is preparing "The Final Stroke" Premium Art Auction and Exhibition scheduled for 30 June 2026 at the Botswana National Museum to celebrate the country's creative spirit, empower artists, and support children living with disability.

    9 June 2026 · Weekend Post

  3. Nhabe Museum celebrates 30 years of cultural heritage preservation

    The Ngamiland community gathered at Nhabe Museum on Saturday to mark the institution's 30-year milestone of preserving stories, protecting heritage, and celebrating cultural diversity through traditional songs, dances, cuisine, and cultural practices. A keynote speaker highlighted the museum's role as custodian of knowledge, preserving languages, customs, oral traditions, and indigenous knowledge systems that might otherwise be lost.

    9 June 2026 · Daily News Botswana

Sunday 7 June

  1. South African artist Kwesta owes William Last collaboration

    After performing in Thamaga, South African hip hop artist Kwesta revealed he still owes Botswana's William Last KRM a long-discussed collaboration.

    7 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

  2. Ghanzi leaders propose reviving Kuru Dance Festival

    Ghanzi leaders say reviving the Kuru Dance Festival could support cultural preservation, tourism, and local economic activity. The festival was historically a celebration of San heritage and a tourism attraction in D'Kar village.

    7 June 2026 · The Botswana Gazette

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