10 Apr 2016

Prominent local music promoter Gilbert Seagile affectionately known as PP in music circles has been appointed Botswana Music Union’s (BOMU) project coordinator.

In an interview BOMU president Michael Mmusi confirmed Seagile’s appointment and said the move was part of their ambitious plan to transform the union. 

“We are currently undergoing transformation. 

The introduction of the position of project coordinator will help us coordinate all BOMU activities, source funds for the organisation, proposal preparation as well as aligning the organisation with the corporate world,” he said.

Seagile brings a wealth of experience to the BOMU family having been at the helm of music promotion for the past 15 years. 

He has also been instrumental in philanthropy after launching a strategy that was aimed at cultivating the spirit of self-reliance and fight poverty amongst young people. 

The idea is to avail advantages for young people not only in music but other avenues so as to create wealth for themselves.

Seagile is well versed in the marketing and business management field having held many positions in committees and organisations both in showbiz and corporate fields. 

He is the incumbent chairperson of the Charity Begins at Home and publicity secretary at the Botswana Promoters Association. 

PP has some experiences in radio having hosted a show at the youthful radio station Yarona FM presenting the popular Montsamaisa Bosigo show and has also presented local entertainment programmes at RB2. Currently BOMU is governed by a part time executive committee tasked with ensuring the successful execution and operational governance matters of the organisation. 

The union oversees the development of local music industry and amongst others organises the annual music awards and nurturing developing talent. Ends