Culture Spears is a traditional music group from Botswana, renowned for their vibrant folk and traditional sound, as well as their dance performances[1]. Formed in 2005 along the Chobe River, the original group featured Kabelo Mogwe, Magdeline Lesolebe (also known as Charma Gal), Thembeni Ramosetheng, Jelinah Mokgwatlheng, and Lydia Oile[1]. The group quickly gained popularity in both Botswana and South Africa, becoming one of the most celebrated music groups from the region[3].
Popular Songs & Notable Hit Tracks
- Selonyana (from their debut album “Korone”) – a song about a lost lover[5]
- Mmadikokwana (from “Korone”) – addresses issues of parental care and the hazards faced by children[5]
- Korone (title track) – a spiritual piece depicting God as the Almighty King[5]
- Serudi sa Pula – another early song that bolstered their local success[1]
- Borikiriki (from the album “Kulenyane”)[7]
- Khudu (title track from the album “Khudu”)[4]
- Seru (from “Khudu”)[4]
- Lebante (from the album “Lebante le Dibeisane”) – a fan favorite, often highlighted as one of their signature tracks[5]
The group’s discography contains several key albums:
- Korone (2005)
- Kulenyane (2006)
- Khudu (2007)
- Kuweletsana (2012)
- Kulanche-Kokomochane (2014)
- Lebante le Dibeisane (2017)
- Didimala Moratiwa (2020)
Each of these albums contributed memorable songs to their catalog, with themes often centered on love, spirituality, social commentary, and Setswana cultural identity[7].
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