Africa-Press – Botswana. Botswana’s gospel music scene stepped onto the regional stage this weekend as multiple worship events brought together artists and believers from across Africa, positioning the country as a growing hub for faith-based musical gatherings.
Leading the weekend was the Grateful Experience, an international gospel movement founded in Zimbabwe, which hosted its first-ever event in Botswana on Saturday at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC).
This marked its only African stop outside Zimbabwe, drawing worshippers from across the country and the region.
But for many local voices, the event was less about foreign artists and more about what it revealed about Botswana’s readiness to take its place in the regional gospel space.
One of Botswana’s rising gospel artists known for her recent hit, Satane o Swabile, Tlotlo Lentswe told BOPA in an interview that Worship had no borders, and this reminded Batswana to step up in excellence, unity, and purpose.
“It is a spiritual moment that affirms our place,” said Lentswe.
Lentswe emphasised the significance of learning from large-scale gospel ministries.
Joining her on stage was award-winning local gospel artist, Shinkie Mochawacha, who described the night as a declaration that Botswana was ready.
“It was about showing that Botswana is a welcoming stage for the continent,” he said stating that they had powerful voices here too.
The event also featured performances by Zimbabwean artists including Minister Michael Mahendere, Munyaradzi Munodawafa, and founder Minister Eleana Makombe, whose movement had previously hosted worship nights in Zimbabwe and the UK.
Makombe, now based in the UK, thanked Botswana for the warm welcome and confirmed plans for a return in 2026.
At the Game City rooftop stage, other top African acts including Nigeria’s Ebuka Songs, South Africa’s Dr Tumi, and MmaTema made the weekend one of the most spiritually vibrant moments of the year.
In an interview, Ebuka Songs said he was humbled by the country’s warmth and hunger for worship.
“It felt like home,” he said.
The organiser of the event, Eliphus Lesedi said the events gave local gospel artists rare opportunities to share stage, build networks, and observe high-level ministry up close, helping elevate Botswana’s own gospel industry in both excellence and exposure.
He also said it provided opportunities to boost business.
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