Remote Generation, A song Dedicated To Dalai Lama By Local Duo Now Available On iTunes
A song that was released by the duo of Mmolotsi and Letso Mabua is now available on iTunes. The duo who form 9096 brothers have made the song in the wake of The Dalai Lama’s historic visit to Botswana billed for August..
The song celebrates His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV.
The duo has established themselves as electronic music artists in Botswana. According to event organisers, the song which is still yet to make its radio debut has been described as a mixture of the new and old sounds that make Africa unique.
As electronic music artists, 9096 focus on producing work that fuses traditional African sounds with futuristic and global sounds. The name 9096 was inspired by the years that they were born in respectively 1990 and 1996. Mmolotsi is the older sibling while Letso is the younger. The 9096 brothers are one of the few electronic acts in the country and they are eager to make their presence felt.
the Government of Botswana will open its doors to the Dalai Lama for a public conference with African leaders addressing Botho/ Ubuntu, human rights and healing from trauma. His Holiness XIV Dalai Lama will visit Botswana in August to participate as an honorary guest during a live public conference hosted by the Mind and Life Institute. The three day conference will take place at the new Indoor Sports Centre on the campus of the University of Botswana in Gaborone 17- 19 August.
This historic visit by the Dalai Lama to Botswana is his holiness only planned destination in Africa. The opening address will be delivered by his Excellency the President, Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama. Conference participants include renowned international human rights advocate Graca Machel, and Ponatshego Kedikilwe who is celebrated among the foremost leaders of Southern Africa. Also included in the Dialogue are Carsten de Dreu, Michael Onyebuchi Eze, Uri Hasson, Mandaza Kandemwa, Lily Mafela, Rebecca Shansky, Theo Sowa and Thupten Jinpa. The event will feature special guests Reverend Canon Mpho Tutu Van Furth and musician Vusi Mahlasela.
