The Nation Fumes As Somizi Is Paid Close To 500K For BOT50

This is clearly the mother of all shames this year. South African entertainer and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo has reportedly pocketed close to half a million for his BOT50 gig. To say no one is not impressed is an understatement. Local artists are not impressed also as a foreign artists pockets that amount for teaching Batswana dancers the moves.

“Bots50 celebrations are not really for Batswana. Botswana is just a venue and Batswana will be spectators. These celebrations mean a lot to Somizi than citizens,” commented one disgruntled Motswana. All we want is for our Government to notice the amount of talent that we have in the country and support local efforts.

” This brings so much joy to my soul. Spreading and sharing my talent with the continent. Botswana has talent. Day 1 dance workshop for #bot50,” the happy Somizi said on Instagram. The same thing happened again in 2014 May 22, Gaborone when the same man was awarded a choreography tender for will the second Africa Youth Games get underway.