02 Oct 2022

Poetry and comedy enthusiasts were treated to a humorous and lively night at Okavango Craft Brewery in Maun on independence eve.

The poetry and comedy night was part of the three days Maun carnival festival which pulled poetry giants from Gaborone namely Berry Heart, The Memory, with a touch of Maun’s bred Mandisa Mabutho and Anthony Molosi.

Comedy cruise did not disappoint with Ribcracker, Goodie the bad, Pops Masalila and Seronga’s very own Prince who is a newcomer comedy.

The audience loved Prince as he paid homage to his beloved village Seronga spicing it up with his Seyeyib which captivated the audiences.

Mabutho popularly known as Mandisa delivered a well-polished poetic ensemble with a dash of sweet melodies echoing through the night reminiscing on her childhood chanting ‘’Hang in there Cinderella’’.

Molosi, who goes by the stage name Anthony, reverberated the story of Ngamiland nestling up the world’s beauty and wonder Okavango Delta.

He left the audience spellbound with a somber enactment of ‘’Dear God’’ speaking of the fear of losing loved ones and broken souls in the world.

Berry Heart delivered a rather sad piece dedicated to all women who had suffered from Gender Based Violence.

She recounted the fear women live in for losing their precious lives at the hands of men who constantly brutally murdered them.

Speaking at the event the Deputy Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Boatametse Modukanele thanked the organizer of Maun Carnival adding that he hoped the event would grow and come every year.

He highlighted that most times Maun served as a transit to Okavango Delta with tourists bypassing and missing out on the culture and the uniqueness that Maun offered.

“Tourism is what makes Ngamiland thrive and there is diversity in tourism here in Maun, from people, culture, food, language, even drinks.’’

He said it was fitting that the carnival was celebrated during the Independence holidays because the Carnival resonated well with spirit of Botswana pride telling

Botswana stories through song and dance, poetry, comedy culture and food.

Modukanale advised the organisers to start planning for next year’s edition sooner so that Batswana and tourists could prepare for it on time.

He further thanked Botswana Tourism Organisation for supporting the Carnival adding that original ideas such as Maun Carnival deserved support from stakeholders. ENDS