21 Apr 2014

The music industry is tough, therefore up and coming artistes often find it difficult to break through, largely because of lack of funds.

But such difficulties did not stop Kealeboga Morebodi from achieving his dreams of becoming an artiste. Together with a friend, Orapeleng Gabaelangwe, the 30-year-old young man from Bobonong started off as a dancer in Selebi Phikwe.

Soon they caught the eye of well-known group Mantshwabisi, an opportunity that opened doors for them and exposed them to bigger performances with more established artistes. It was not very long before they decided to start their own project.

“We did not want to let our talent go to waste. We released our first album titled Massive in 2007. But it was not well promoted and did not do well in the market,” said Morebodi. They then started a hot dog selling business as an alternative avenue of raising money.

Morebodi explained that they had realised that in most of their shows, people ate a lot of hot dogs that they bought from small business owners. They therefore decided to sell their hot dogs in night clubs and music festivals.

“The business was booming because night life in Francistown is very fast,” he said. Business is doing well, and the two young men opened a savings account. They are now able to pay their rent and purchase essentials for their business.

But their love for music has not waned, and they plan to use part of their profits to boost their music career and record a new album. He also stated that they had registered a company called Civilians of God through which they would apply for a youth grant to finance their catering and tent hire business.

“Once the application is approved we will be able to purchase more equipment like sound system which will also be hired for special occasions,” he said. Ends