SENSATIONAL SEBINA

2022 has as been a year to remember ember for Soul sensation, on, Mpho Sebina.

The 33-year- old singer/ song-writer iter stole the show at the recent ecent BOMU Awards, walking away with three awards on the night: Best RNB, International Achievement and Album of the Year.

Known for her gentle, emotional melodies and moving performances, Sebina’s beautiful blend of music packs an international punch that has long exceeded Botswana’s borders. Her global appeal saw her nominated for the Best Female Southern Africa at the 2022 AFRIMMA Awards in Texas, Dallas, where she wowed the multi-racial audience with a spellbinding performance.

With the eye-catching looks of a model, the voice of an angel and the drive of a high powered businesswoman, Sebina’s success is hardly surprising; she is fast becoming one of the most influential artists in Africa!

The Voice’s OLEOSI KGOSI met up with the multi-talented ‘Tsela Tshweu’ hit-maker to reflect on the year that was and the career that is...

It is such an honour to be doing this interview with you, thank you for creating

time for us. Kindly tell us about yourself and your career?

I am a melodist, singer and songwriter born and raised in Botswana. I was born in Mochudi, raised in Kanye but ke Mokalaka ko Serowe.

When did your music journey commence, what inspired you?

I have always had a passion for music. Growing up around music lovers, I was introduced to the sounds and styles of the

Brenda Fassies, Miriam Makebas at a young age and found music as a place I could express myself freely. I started writing and recording in 2009. I developed my skill until I released my first project titled ‘NEO’ in 2017 which was followed by debut album ‘Lora’ which just won Album of the Year at this year’s BOMU awards.

I am inspired by life, music and African sounds, melodies and languages.