Clap and tap concert thrills
As many churches prepare to congregate for this upcoming Easter holidays, the Mabaila Foundation did not see the point of waiting to praise the Lord during the holidays as they hosted a massive clap and tap event at the Limkokwing University of Creative Arts’ Hall of Fame Saturday evening.
The event attracted a big audience some of whom came from across the border in South Africa and other local dignitaries. Even though it started a bit late from the set time, the wait was surely worthy it as the choirs that were showcasing came prepared and thrilled the audience with some performances of a lifetime. The show kick-started with all local choirs singing together as one big choir.
Later on, each choir showcased solo and got the audience dancing the night away. Ditsala Moreneng choir, which is a community based choir consisting of the youth, kick-started the night’s performance. They warmed and lit up the hall with their melodies. One of the beautiful things about traditional African gospel including Pentecost is the rhythm. The explosive sounds of the clapping and taping are what make clap and tap gospel unique. The music rendered by Dineo Tsa Tumelo choir that wore black and white was on another level. The choir made sure that the audience felt its presence with its splendid performance.
They also played some instruments and the rhythm of those instrumental objects together with melodies, taping and clapping brought a different scenario in the hall. The clap and tap music fans went wild as many sang and danced along.
One of the choirs’ best and unforgettable performance was when the choir sang an infusion of ‘O Ska Ntsheba Wa Nnyatsa, Nako Yaaka E Etla’ (Don’t doubt me, my time is coming), the lyrics from one of celebrated South African group Joyous Celebrations and Buseletsa Tsotlhe Mo Mannong by local gospel star Vusi Mtokufa. The song flowed pretty well.
When attendants thought they had the best time and both choirs outdid themselves, Angels of God from Gaborone North lifted up people’s spirits much higher. The choir brought its ‘A’ game to the show and also played their instruments beautifully getting the hall screaming in excitement.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Youth, Gender, Sport and Culture Development Tumiso Rakgare said the event came at the right time just before the Easter holidays when Christians will be travelling for their churches’ assemblies. He thanked the organisers for bringing such an event at a crucial time where people are depressed by different life challenges including unemployment, being broke and others.
He added that it was through gospel music that people could get healing and a peace of mind. He further called on the organisors to regularly host such events to help mend the broken hearts. Furthermore, he called on event coordinators to start looking for sponsorship from private companies saying his Ministry was overwhelmed by many sponsorship requests. There was also a candle light service where pastors from SA preached and prayed for the audience.