allAfrica.com: Botswana: Dijammogo Releases Yet Another Thriller (Page 1 of 1)

The Eastern Military Garrison's own recording music group Dijammogo has released its second album dubbed Monono which is expected to hit the air waves very soon.

The album is yet to be launched on April 25th in Selebi-Phikwe Town hall and it has not been distributed either. It is no doubt that the four army men, Joseph Ramocha, Alfred Keorete, James Nkomo and Moemedi Tlhomelang discovered and nourished their talents in traditional Dikhwaere music through the BDF activities.

Among the songs expected to sell the album is Boipuso that welcomes President Ian Khama to his seat and states that in the year 1966 the nation was terrified and wondered what to do but the three chiefs went to Britain to seek independence. The artists further highlight that as a result the country has become a shining example of democracy that is envied by other nations. Again the nation became terrified when Festus Mogae's term ceased but Khama who is a strong foundation availed himself. "You are our eyes and hands and you represent us across the globe." During an interview Ramocha explained that the song was mainly composed to welcome the new President and said they expect a lot from Khama because his predecessors have already laid a foundation for him. The track also encourages the nation to respect their culture. The eight track album also contains songs like Sananapo, Skepe, Dipitse, Sepoko, Kagiso, Lasaro and Naledi. In the Sananapo song Maghebula Keorete recites the fairy tale of the olden days and at the same time declares that their success, dance and singing talent is by the grace of God. The second song Skepe literally meaning a boat, simply explains that when things seems tough in a relationship, he retreats back home to have a rest. The leader notes how he was stripped to nothing by a parasitic girlfriend whom he bought a lot of belongings though they were not married.

He explains that he did that even though they were not married as such he is boarding a boat empty handed back to his home village. The third track titled Dipitse is a tribute to the national football team, the Zebras. It urges all team supporters and the nation at large to shake hands and show peace and solidarity in support of the national team. It also urges the nation to stand by each other's side in joy or pain. It also showers Orange cellular network with accolades and credits it for the immense support of the national team and also advises that if united then the road to the year 2010 will be a smooth one. It also warns international teams that Zebras nowadays is a formidable side, not just a walkover. Another track, Sepoko simply recites the traditional beliefs about ghosts that were only seen at night and could turn into any object and can order a person to do anything as the (ghost) please. But in the song the sepoko metaphorically used to represent a stumbling block that one may encounter in his efforts to succeed in life. Singers at the end indicate that through the power of God they will defy all the odd, and become conquerors.

Kagiso simply praises the prevailing peace and tranquillity in the country while Naledi talks of the unconditional love the singer has for his wife. He describes his wife as incomparable.

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