It is no doubt that Mapetla is one of the best Kwaito artists to emerge from Botswana. The man with a deep voice and sexy moves, is a favourite among the ladies. The Skhokho hit maker, Mapetla is relatively influenced by South African Kwaito feel, with a lace of house themes. He meteorically rose to stardom in the mid 2000’s with hits like “Hee wena” and “Shokho”.
- His real name is Thabo Ntirang.
- Mapetla is a businessman of note. He is the CEO and founderof his own record label, Petla’s Tavern Records.
- After his third album S’buyile in 2007 was a failure, he fell off the music scene’s map. However, in November he came back in a big way with his album Electrified, which featured the song “Uyosala Wena.
- His goal as an artist is to make music that is appreciated beyond just Botswana. He wants to make music that all Africans will love.
- He has collaborated with fellow Kwaito star T.H.A.B.O to come up with a Kwaito album that has helped resurrect Kwaito music this year.
- Mapetla and Vee seem to have smoked the peace pipe after years of beef.
- A fashionista who is always on point, Mapetla was once dressed by one of the biggest fashion labels in the country, Odipecca.
- He is a staunch Extension Gunners Supporter who is always seen at their games.
- He has a son, Weno with socialite Mercy Thebe, although the two are no longer an item and have since moved on with their lives
- Mapetla is one of the few celebrities in Botswana who manages to keep their lives private from the public and the media.
