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Mahlasinyane is a proud Mosotho at heart

Mahlasinyane is a proud Mosotho at heart

The Citizen14-05-2025

SEBOKENG.- Mahlasinyane aka Refiloe Moketetsa is one of the up-and-coming young and vibrant story tellers, who are also Hip-Hop and Gospel artists who are never shy to assert who they are, proud of their heritage.
Mahlasinyane, from Boitumelo, in Sebokeng, is dedicated in story telling through music, doing so in his native language of Sesotho. This young and energetic artist recently released a single on Youtube titled, 'Kene keo rata'.
'I am passionate about who I am, my origins and my heritage. I am also a dedicated artist, wo for the love of music, wishes to share my talent with everyone. Through music, I share my, voice, life experiences and culture which is the very most important thing to me.'
In December this year, he aims to release a full album of seven songs that will be called, 'Lerato la dichelete'.
With a unique blend of traditional Basotho rhythms, modern Hip Hop beats, Mahlasinyane creates authentic and captivating music that resonates with listeners, being nourishment to their ears and leaving them in awe.
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