Mpho Sebina's performance is part of his ongoing 'With Love From Mpho Sebina' tour.
It is often said that in good neighborhood relationships, good neighbors bond with each other.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a fairly unified region with all 16 member countries. Cultural exchanges between member countries are commonplace.
Mpho Sebina from Botswana is one artist who has been helped by the strong ties in the region.
Given that her hit songs are loved by a huge fanbase in South Africa, Sebina's penetration into the South African market seems to have been smooth.
“South Africa has always been open to me and my music, especially when I covered classic South African songs. It's too late for mom “That was also the case when I collaborated with South African artists like Major League DJz,” Sebina said. Citizen.
This Sunday, the songstress will be performing at Untitled Basement, a music venue and eatery in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, as part of her ongoing project. With love from Mpho Sebina trip.
“Untitled Basement holds a special place in my heart. We have always had great success playing shows there and I hope this Sunday's show sells out,” declared Sebina, who will be appearing on the Untitled Basement stage for the third time.
The singer-songwriter's music can be described as neo-soul and Afro-indie, and she's played to audiences on big festival stages, but there isn't always a platform where you can really experience the music she creates.
“These spaces are crucial in providing artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work in an intimate setting that will attract music lovers who want to sit back and enjoy the music.”
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of Tsela Tshwe The singer With love from Mpho Sebina The tour aims to bring music to the passionate fans who have supported her since the release of her six-track EP, “Neo,” in 2017.
“This tour series is about bringing music to those who have listened to my music over the years, celebrating what we've achieved and sampling the music we've been working on,” the 35-year-old said.
The first leg of the tour will be in Johannesburg's fashionable Maboneng in February, before heading to Botswana's capital, Gaborone, in August, and Sebina hopes to add Los Angeles to the itinerary.
“My team is always looking for opportunities and places where we can collaborate and create locally. LA is on our target list for the tour and we hope to be able to connect well with the local audience.”
That aforementioned music she was talking about may end up on her next project. AlkebranThe title has many meanings, but essentially it refers to the continent of Africa.
Alkebran is the name Africa called itself before the imperialists arrived. Other names for the word are “mother of mankind”, “Garden of Eden” and, from Arabic, “the former one”.
“The project is inspired by the African continent, particularly the women of the continent. The five-song project features artistes from North, East, South, West and Central Africa,” Sebina asserted.
“I reached out to a diverse group of women, including some I've worked with before, to create music that celebrates femininity and the Africa we love, both sonically and lyrically.”
She says the music came first, then the EP title came to her.
She is set to release the project this October. Along with other artists, Sebina has been announced as a member of the Recording Academy, where she will play a role in celebrating and promoting musical excellence.
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