Neo-soul and theatre sensation Kelesitse Eternity is set to light up the Maitisong Festival stage with two highly anticipated performances on October 9 and 10 at Botswana Craft. After staging a series of successful shows earlier this year that left audiences yearning for more,ย Kelesitse & Friendsย is backย this time with a double feature.
โThis time around, Iโm going deeper.ย Iโll be performing some of my old favourites, but also sharing unreleased work that is very close to my heart,โ Kelesitse shared. โMy performances are not just about entertainment, they are about connection. I want people to leave feeling seen, heard, and inspired.โ
The celebrated poet and vocalist has previously staged successful performances both in Botswana and South Africa, cementing her reputation as one of the regionโs most captivating live acts. She also revealed that she is currently working on a European tour that will introduce her unique blend of music, poetry, and theatre to international audiences.
โI have always dreamed of performing on the same stage and festival that iconic artists such as the late Oliver Mtukudzi, veteran poet TJ Dema, and Sipho โHotstixโ Mabuse have performed at. To be part of that legacy is truly humbling,โ she said of her Maitisong debut.
Since its inception in 2018 at The Little Theatre,ย Kelesitse & Friendsย has grown into a cultural movementย bringing together music and theatre lovers to converse, connect, and celebrate the stories that make us who we are. With collaborations alongside DJ Mbuso ofย Soul Candiย fame (โSunshineโ) and Leroy Nyoni (โA Poem for Poetryโ), as well as her own original music, Kelesitse has consistently delivered unforgettable performances.
As a former lead actress in Donald Molosiโs acclaimed playย Dear Zibanani, Kelesitse is renowned for her storytelling flair and stage presence. โFor me,ย Kelesitse & Friendsย is not just a show,ย itโs a movement. Itโs where our stories, our heritage, and our voices meet. To share this at Maitisong is truly special,โ she added.
Festival-goers can expect two soul-stirring nights where art meets purpose, blending music, poetry, and theatre in a celebration of Botswanaโs creative spirit. This is one double date you donโt want to miss.
