Baratwa Expresses Emotions Through Her Song Maikutlo

According to Baratwa music is a universal language that brings healing, peace, happiness to one and what other better way could there be to share messages of hope, love, faith and express what is inside of them. Baratwa Phuthego came with her third Dance hall single titled “Maikutlo” release in. She is a musician, actress, model and dancer from Latin dance to contemporary dance. Baratwa, is a degerr holder in Fine Arts Theatre from the University of Botswana (Performing arts).

1. When did you start music and what were your early influences?

I started singing at a young age and TV being my biggest influence because that’s where I got to see super stars like Brenda Fassie and many more. Then like any other singer when you are young church is always the first place where you develop your talent of which I sung and also learned how to play an instrument, guitar. I started to do music professionally 2017 where I took it upon myself to learn everything about music through books and the internet

2. How many singles /albums do you have?

I have 3 singles which were all produced by Joe Luda from Joe Luda Music Production. My first single was a duet with Oba featuring D-Funk came out in 2018 then another single titled, “Mosadi Wa Gago” which was released in 2019.

3. Did you always know you will be here in music career?

Yes. Because music has always been part of my dream from a young age.

4. What do you do apart from music?

I am actually an Arts practitioner, volunteering at the University of Botswana under the Culture sports and recreation department where I learnt so much which contributes to my career as a musician. I have a dance company called Baratwa Dance Movement which focuses more on children’s talent development by providing training for different kinds of dances. Our main focus being Latin dance (Ballroom Dance) and traditional Dance. I also do modelling of which my recent work is with ebony Hair Botswana of which I am one of the brand ambassadors.