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07/09/2026

MUSIC | PALESA SEHOAI’S ‘LUMELANG’: REIMAGINING THE SOUND OF MOKOPU

By Masitise Seleso | Global African Chronicles

The Rethinking Our Music journey continues to explore the richness of Basotho musical heritage, with vocalist and double bassist Palesa Sehoai offering a distinctive interpretation through her forthcoming debut album, It’s Okay.

Her song ‘Lumelang’ is a captivating fusion of traditional Mokopu music and contemporary musical expression, creating a sound that honours the past while embracing the possibilities of the present.

Composed by Montso Molotsi and Masitise Seleso, produced by Seleso and Sehoai, and arranged by Nkosi Nikelo, Sehoai and Seleso, the recording embodies collaboration and cultural renewal.

Executive-produced by Seleso and Molotsi and published by Harambee Global Music, ‘Lumelang’ demonstrates how traditional sounds can be carefully reimagined without losing their cultural soul.

Through Sehoai’s artistry, Mokopu finds a fresh voice — reminding us that heritage is not merely preserved; it can be made to live again.

The renaissance is here. 🎶🇱🇸🔥

You will soon be able to visit www.rethinkmusic.africa to purchase the music and directly support the Rethinking Our Music movement using M-Pesa, EcoCash, PayPal, debit cards and credit cards. 🎶🔥🇱🇸

Support the music. Support the artists. Be part of the renaissance.

ARTIST: Palesa Sehoai
ALBUM: It’s Okay
SONG: ‘Lumelang’
COMPOSED BY: M. Molotsi & M. Seleso
PRODUCED BY: M. Seleso & P. Sehoai
ARRANGED BY: N. Nikelo, P. Sehoai & M. Seleso
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: M. Seleso & M. Molotsi
PUBLISHED BY: Harambee Global Music
ISRC: Z-RN-2600013

🎧 PRODUCTION NOTE

Please note that these are song teasers and works in progress. The tracks have not yet been mixed and mastered, so the sound you hear may differ from the final versions.

The completed recordings will undergo professional mixing and mastering, resulting in a more refined and polished sound.

This is only a taste of what is to come — the final production will sound different.

Harambee Global Music












🎥 Phil Vigilante

SUNDAY FEATURE ARTICLE | MUSIC | THE GAMBLE & HUFF OF LESOTHO: RETHINKING OUR MUSIC AND THE REBIRTH OF HARAMBEEPART 1How...
05/09/2026

SUNDAY FEATURE ARTICLE | MUSIC | THE GAMBLE & HUFF OF LESOTHO: RETHINKING OUR MUSIC AND THE REBIRTH OF HARAMBEE

PART 1

How Masitise Seleso and Montso Molotsi are combining legacy, creativity, infrastructure and vision to build a new platform for Basotho music and take it to the world.

By Global African Chronicles

There are moments in the history of a nation's music when two creative minds come together and create something far greater than the sum of their individual talents. In Lesotho, the teaming up of Masitise Seleso, founder, Managing Director and Executive Producer of Harambee Global Music, and creative artist, composer and producer Montso Molotsi, could prove to be one of those defining moments.

Their partnership sits at the centre of Rethinking Our Music, a movement conceived as the rebirth, renaissance and complete overhaul of the original Harambee musical vision.

If America had Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, the legendary partnership behind the Philadelphia Sound (The Sound Of Philadelphia - TSOP), Lesotho now has a partnership that carries the potential to redefine the possibilities available to Basotho artists.

But this is not simply about finding Lesotho's equivalent of Gamble and Huff. It is about creating an ecosystem in which Basotho artists can create, record, develop, manage, promote and ultimately take their music to audiences far beyond Lesotho's borders.

For Seleso, this journey began more than three decades ago.

His involvement in the music industry dates back to the early 1990s. Among those who influenced and encouraged him to enter the industry as a music promoter were the late Mochoko Mapefane, elder brother of celebrated saxophonist Bhudaza Mapefane; the late guitarist and performer Peter Rakhomo; the late Frank Mooki Leepa of Sankomota; and the late Tšepo Mobu Tshola.

These musicians helped conscientise Seleso to the possibilities of music not merely as entertainment, but as a vehicle for culture, identity, economic opportunity and social consciousness.

His journey had, however, also taken him into the South African labour movement. Following his return from South Africa, Seleso played a significant role in the establishment of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), where he worked closely with prominent figures including founding General Secretary Cyril Ramaphosa, founding president James Motlatsi, founding deputy president Elijah Barayi and others.

By the mid-1990s, Seleso had established himself as a headline music promoter, promoting some of the biggest musicians performing in South Africa.

A particularly important partnership developed with the late Tšiu Monne, who had been introduced to Seleso by the late Peter Rakhomo. Their partnership was encouraged by Leepa and Tshola, who saw something in the two men that they themselves had not yet fully recognised.

That relationship ultimately contributed to the formation of Harambee, with its founding members being the late Frank Mooki Leepa, the late Tšepo Mobu Tshola, the late Tšiu Monne and Masitise Seleso.

Today, Seleso is the only surviving founding member of that original Harambee team — a distinction that carries both historical significance and enormous responsibility.

Harambee subsequently became a household name associated not only with music but also with the promotion of major sporting and cultural events.

Following the deaths of his three founding partners, Seleso stepped away from politics and resolved to continue the vision by putting his own resources behind it.

That commitment resulted in the establishment of Harambee Global Creations, conceived as a holding company for a broader creative enterprise.

Its divisions include Harambee Global Records, now operating under the Rethinking Our Music movement; Harambee Global Studios; Harambee Global Radio; Harambee Global Films; Global African Chronicles; Harambee Global Artists Management Agency, among other creative initiatives.

The restructuring has also brought new leadership into the organisation. The board now includes Montso Molotsi (Creative Art Director), Mosothoane Mofoka (DOP), Talimo 'Taks' Makae (studio engineer) and Nkosi Nikelo (studio engineer).

Their arrival represents more than a corporate restructuring. It marks a generational transition and the beginning of a new chapter in the Harambee story.












TO BE CONTINUED IN PART 2

03/09/2026

MUSIC | “OA LLA”: WHEN MAMATŠELISO KHOBOKO TURNS EMOTION INTO MUSIC

By Masitise Seleso | Global African Chronicles

3 September 2026

Sometimes, a song does not need to shout to be heard. Sometimes, all it needs is an honest voice. “Oa lla”, by Mamatšeliso Khoboko, is precisely that — an intimate musical expression that speaks to the heart.

Taken from her debut album, Mamatšeliso, the song showcases Khoboko’s expressive vocals and her ability to translate emotion into melody. There is vulnerability in her delivery, but also strength — the unmistakable voice of an artist finding her place and confidently embracing her musical identity.

“Oa lla” is another significant moment in the Rethinking Our Music journey, which seeks to honour Lesotho’s rich musical heritage while creating opportunities for a new generation of artists to redefine and carry that legacy forward.

This is more than the release of a song. It is part of a growing musical renaissance.

The renaissance is here. 🎶🇱🇸🔥

You will soon be able to visit www.rethinkmusic.africa to purchase the music and directly support the Rethinking Our Music movement, using Mpesa, EcoCash, debitcards and creditcards. 🎶🔥🇱🇸

Support the music. Support the artists. Be part of the renaissance.










🎧 PRODUCTION NOTE

Please note: These are song teasers and works in progress. The tracks have not yet been mixed and mastered, so the sound you hear may differ from the final versions.

The completed recordings will undergo professional mixing and mastering, resulting in a more refined and polished sound.

This is only a taste of what is to come — the final production will sound different.

Harambee Global Music

🎥 Phil Vigilante

MUSIC & ARTS | KAMOHELO ‘K-MO’ TSHOLABy Masitise Seleso | Global African ChroniclesFollowing in the footsteps of a legen...
02/09/2026

MUSIC & ARTS | KAMOHELO ‘K-MO’ TSHOLA

By Masitise Seleso | Global African Chronicles

Following in the footsteps of a legend — but carving his own path.

Kamohelo ‘K-Mo’ Tshola is a singer, rapper, poet and multi-instrumentalist emerging from the formidable musical legacy of his late father, the legendary Lesotho musician Ts’epo ‘Mobu’ Tshola, affectionately known as the Village Pope.

Born on 18 September 1983, K-Mo is the eldest of Ts’epo Tshola’s three children — two sons and a daughter. Although music was woven into his upbringing, he has never sought simply to replicate his father’s distinctive sound. Instead, he has spent years experimenting with different genres and influences, ultimately developing a style rooted in Afropop and R&B, enriched by soul, hip-hop and other African and international sounds.

K-Mo began singing before he went to school and was mentored alongside his brother, Katleho, to develop their musical talents. By the age of 12, he was already experimenting with hip-hop, R&B and soul. His appreciation of African music deepened in his early twenties, particularly through travelling and performing with his father.

Determined to build his own identity, K-Mo left home at 17 and moved to South Africa, where he worked with emerging musicians and explored different musical styles. He returned to Lesotho in 2018, bringing with him years of experience and a deeper understanding of his craft.

K-Mo first stepped confidently into his own artistic journey with ‘Lerato Laka’, which was released through Harambee Global Records and subsequently featured on Harambee 16: Various Artists Vol. 1, released in 2022. The song marked an important milestone in his development as an artist and an early indication of the distinctive musical identity he was beginning to forge.

He is now preparing to release his debut album, simply titled Bakubeletsa, comprising 12 tracks. The highly anticipated album marks another significant chapter in his artistic evolution and forms part of the Rethinking Our Music renaissance.

K-Mo honours his father’s legacy not by imitating it, but by carrying its spirit forward while creating a musical identity that is unmistakably his own.












📷 Phil Vigilante
Artwork: M. Molotsi

02/09/2026

MUSIC & ARTS | SALANG — REACHING FOR THE STARS

By Masitise Seleso | Global African Chronicles

Some journeys begin with a simple decision: to leave behind everything that holds you back and dare to dream beyond your circumstances.

“Salang”, from the forthcoming debut album It’s Okay, tells the story of a village girl determined to rise above the negative energy, limitations and voices that once pulled her down. Rather than allowing her past to define her, she looks towards the stars as symbols of hope, possibility and a better future.

With its message of resilience and self-belief, Salang is more than a song — it is a declaration of transformation. It celebrates the courage to walk away from what diminishes you and embrace the person you are becoming.

Her journey is only beginning, but she is already reaching for the stars.

The renaissance is here. 🎶🇱🇸🔥

You will soon be able to visit www.rethinkmusic.africa to purchase the music and directly support the Rethinking Our Music journey, using Mpesa, EcoCash, debitcards and creditcards. 🎶🔥🇱🇸

Support the music. Support the artists. Be part of the renaissance.










02/09/2026

MOROBALI — THE AWAKENING OF A VOICE

Mankokosane P**a unveils the title track of his long-awaited debut album

By Masitise Seleso | Global African Chronicles

Some voices are heard; others are felt. Some songs are simply recorded, while others arrive carrying the weight of memory, identity and history.

“Morobali”, the new single by Mankokosane P**a, is one such song. More significantly, it is the title track of his debut album, making its arrival a defining moment in an artistic journey that has waited patiently for its time.

The song represents another important chapter in the Rethinking Our Music renaissance — a cultural journey dedicated to rediscovering forgotten voices, celebrating overlooked talent and reconnecting contemporary audiences with the musical heritage of generations past.

For Mankokosane P**a, “Morobali” is more than the release of a single. It is an introduction. It is the sound of an artist stepping forward and claiming his place in a musical story to which he has already contributed for years.

Often, those who work behind the scenes — musicians, producers, engineers and arrangers — help shape the sound of an era without necessarily receiving the recognition they deserve. Their contribution can become embedded in the music while their own voices remain unheard.

“Morobali” changes that narrative.

As the title track of his debut album, the song becomes both a personal statement and a broader celebration of musical heritage. It reminds us that music is not simply entertainment; it is memory, identity and a living archive of who we are.

There is something powerful about a voice finally finding its moment.

“Morobali” is that moment.

A voice awakened.

A story reclaimed.

A debut announced.

And another chapter in the renaissance of Basotho music begins.

The renaissance is here. 🎶🇱🇸🔥

You will soon be able to visit www.rethinkmusic.africa to purchase the music and directly support the Rethinking Our Music journey, using Mpesa, EcoCash, debitcards and creditcards. 🎶🔥🇱🇸

Support the music. Support the artists. Be part of the renaissance.


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ARTIST: Mankokosane P**a
ALBUM: Morobali Tsoha
SONG: Morobali
COMPOSED BY: M. Molotsi & M. Seleso
PRODUCED BY: M. Seleso & N. Nikelo
ARRANGED BY: N. Nikelo & M. Seleso
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: M. Seleso & M. Molotsi
PUBLISHED BY: Harambee Global Music
ISRC: Z-RN-2600032

31/08/2026

🎶🔥 THE RENAISSANCE IS HERE — PALESA SEHOAI’S IT’S OKAY 🇱🇸

Something extraordinary is coming.

The sound of a new chapter is beginning to emerge from Harambee Global Music, and at the heart of this musical renaissance is a remarkable young artist whose instrument speaks as powerfully as her voice.

Palesa Sehoai — accomplished double bassist, vocalist and songwriter — is preparing to unveil her highly anticipated debut album, It’s Okay.

This is not simply an album release. It is the arrival of an artist finding her voice, embracing her musical identity and contributing her own chapter to the continuing story of Basotho music.

The title track, “It’s Okay”, carries a message that is both intimate and universal. Composed by M. Molotsi and M. Seleso, produced by M. Seleso and P. Sehoai, and arranged by N. Nikelo, P. Sehoai and M. Seleso, the song brings together the distinctive sounds and creative energies behind the Rethinking Our Music — The Renaissance of Harambee movement.

Soon, the world will be able to experience and support this music through www.rethinkmusic.africa, where listeners will be able to purchase the music using M-Pesa, EcoCash, debit cards and credit cards.

Every purchase will do more than give you access to music. It will help support an artist, sustain creativity and strengthen a movement dedicated to taking Basotho music beyond our borders.

From the mountains of Lesotho to audiences across Africa and the world, a new sound is rising.

Palesa Sehoai is ready.
It’s Okay is coming.
The renaissance is here. 🎶🔥🇱🇸

Support the music. Support the artists. Support the movement. Be part of the renaissance.

ARTIST: Palesa Sehoai
ALBUM: It’s Okay
SONG: It’s Okay
COMPOSED BY: M. Molotsi & M. Seleso
PRODUCED BY: M. Seleso & P. Sehoai
ARRANGED BY: N. Nikelo, P. Sehoai & M. Seleso
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: M. Seleso & M. Molotsi
PUBLISHED BY: Harambee Global Music
ISRC: Z-RN-2600012











MUSIC & ARTS | WHEN DOUBLE BASS MEETS VOICE: PALESA SEHOAI IS READY TO TAKE BASOTHO MUSIC HIGHERMASERU — Lesotho’s music...
31/08/2026

MUSIC & ARTS | WHEN DOUBLE BASS MEETS VOICE: PALESA SEHOAI IS READY TO TAKE BASOTHO MUSIC HIGHER

MASERU — Lesotho’s music scene continues to reveal remarkable talent, and among the artists demanding attention is Palesa Sehoai, an accomplished double bass player and an astounding vocalist whose versatility is adding a fresh dimension to the country’s evolving sound.

Palesa is not simply a musician who plays the double bass; she brings a distinctive musical identity to every performance. Her command of the instrument provides depth, rhythm and character, while her vocal ability demonstrates a versatility that sets her apart.

Her involvement in Rethinking Our Music, the ambitious musical initiative being developed at Harambee Global Studios, represents an exciting opportunity to showcase her abilities and contribute to a broader conversation about the future of Basotho music.

The project seeks to celebrate Lesotho’s rich musical heritage while embracing innovation, experimentation and contemporary influences. Artists such as Palesa are central to that vision — musicians capable of honouring tradition while confidently exploring new creative territory.

With her talent spanning both instrumental performance and vocals, Palesa Sehoai represents the kind of artistic force that can help carry Basotho music into new spaces and introduce it to audiences beyond Lesotho.

As Rethinking Our Music gathers momentum, her contribution promises to be one worth watching.

The Mountain Kingdom has no shortage of talent. What it needs are platforms that allow that talent to be heard, developed and taken to the world.

Palesa Sehoai is ready to add her voice — and her double bass — to that journey. 🎸🎤🇱🇸










MUSIC & ARTS | MAMATŠELISO KHOBOKO: A VOICE OF THE BASOTHO MUSICAL RENAISSANCEBy Masitise Seleso | Global African Chroni...
31/08/2026

MUSIC & ARTS | MAMATŠELISO KHOBOKO: A VOICE OF THE BASOTHO MUSICAL RENAISSANCE

By Masitise Seleso | Global African Chronicles

30 August 2026

Mamatšeliso Khoboko is emerging as a distinctive voice in the unfolding renaissance of Basotho music, bringing together powerful vocals, emotional depth and a profound connection to the spiritual and cultural dimensions of music.

Her forthcoming debut album, Mamatšeliso, is part of Rethinking Our Music — The Renaissance of Harambee, an ambitious initiative dedicated to reimagining Basotho music while preserving the cultural identity and artistic traditions that have shaped it.

At the heart of the project is Molimo Re Utloe, a deeply moving composition by Montso Molotsi and Masitise Seleso. The song has already touched listeners, with some describing it as more than music — a spiritual and healing experience that reaches places where ordinary words sometimes cannot.

For Khoboko, music is more than performance. It is a vehicle for expression, connection and reflection. Through her voice, she brings an intimate emotional quality to songs that speak to the human condition while remaining firmly rooted in Basotho cultural consciousness.

Those eager to experience her artistry live will have the opportunity this afternoon, 30 August 2026, at Café What from 6pm, where Khoboko will perform four songs from her forthcoming debut album during the 'Nete Fundraiser.

The performance offers audiences an early taste of what promises to be an exciting new chapter in Basotho music.

The renaissance is not merely being announced. Through artists such as Mamatšeliso Khoboko, it is being heard.










31/08/2026

MUSIC | “MOLIMO RE UTLÕE”: WHEN MUSIC BECOMES HEALING

By Masitise Seleso | Global African Chronicles

25 August 2026

“Molimo Re Utloe”, the powerful new song by Mamatšeliso Khoboko, is already leaving a deep emotional impression on listeners, with some describing it as more than music — but a spiritual and healing experience.

One listener said the song had stayed with them since the first hearing, describing it as a composition that reaches deep into the emotional and spiritual dimensions of human experience.

The response captures the growing excitement surrounding the song and the broader Rethinking Our Music — The Renaissance of Harambee movement.

With its powerful vocals, spiritual message and emotional depth, “Molimo Re Utloe” demonstrates how Basotho music can connect with contemporary audiences while retaining its cultural soul.

If music can heal, inspire and give people hope, this may be one of those rare songs that does exactly that.

The renaissance is here. 🎶🇱🇸🔥

ARTIST: Mamatšeliso Khoboko
ALBUM: Mamatšeliso
SONG: Molimo Re Utloe
COMPOSED BY: Montso Molotsi
PRODUCED BY: Montso Molotsi & Masitise Seleso
ARRANGED BY: Nkosi Nikelo & Masitise Seleso
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Masitise Seleso
PUBLISHED BY: Harambee Global Music
ISRC Code Z-RN-2600001

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