🎙️ The Great Artscape |Sacred Rythms with Lamesly Pico| on Cultural Preservation, The Art of Tradition and Praise Poetry.

What does it mean to carry culture through your voice, your body, and your spirit?
In this powerful episode of The Great Artscape, host Kwadi oa Mogodiri sits down with traditional performer Lamesly Boingotlo Pico for a heartfelt conversation about purpose, heritage, and the sacred responsibility of performing at life’s most important moments.
From weddings to funerals, Lamesly shares what it truly means to show up as both a cultural custodian and a caregiver. Together, they explore the spiritual preparation behind performance, the importance of preserving Setswana dance, music, and poetry, and the legacy we leave for future generations.
This is more than an interview — it’s a reflection on identity, calling, and cultural preservation.
📍 Episode Details
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Guest: Lamesly Boingotlo Pico
Host: Kwadi oa Mogodiri
Location: 797 Kwena Drive, Unit 2, Mogwase
🎤 In This Episode We Discuss:
Performing at weddings and funerals: honouring sacred spaces
Mental and spiritual preparation before stepping into performance
Balancing caregiving and traditional artistry
Why young people must preserve Setswana cultural expression
A defining moment that reshaped Lamesly’s artistic purpose
The legacy of cultural work for future generations
If you believe in protecting African stories, voices, and traditions — this conversation is for you.
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More Than a Melody: Identity, Passion and the Power of Live Music | The Great Artscape
In this powerful episode of The Great Artscape, host Kwadi oa Mogodiri sits down with two dynamic musical voices — November Mc Phill and Dee Glory — for an intimate conversation about identity, purpose, and the heartbeat of live music.
November Mc Phill (born Thapelo Phillip Modisane), a Rustenburg-born guitarist, singer, and founder of Afro Jazz Kings Live Band, shares his journey of finding his voice through strings, stages, and storytelling. From performing alongside industry greats to gracing theatre platforms like the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, his artistry is rooted in passion and presence.
Joining him is Dee Glory — singer, songwriter, and music producer — whose creative lens expands the conversation into songwriting, production, and the spiritual responsibility of shaping sound. Together, they unpack what it truly means to create music that moves beyond entertainment and becomes identity.
This episode explores: • The emotional connection between artist and instrument
* The power and vulnerability of live performance
* Music as storytelling and cultural expression
* The challenges and calling of being a creative in today’s world
* Building legacy through sound
This is more than a conversation about music.
It is about becoming.
🎧 Tune in, reflect, and let the rhythm speak.
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Living Out Loud with The Real Koketso Berries | On Content Creation, Transgender Communities, Activism and GBV | The Great Artscape
In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Great Artscape, host Kwadi oa Mogodiri sits down with The Real Koketso Berries — a South African digital creator, entrepreneur, and outspoken advocate within the transgender community.
This conversation explores living authentically in a world that often resists difference. Koketso shares her journey through content creation, visibility, activism, and the realities faced by transgender communities in South Africa. We also unpack the urgent issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the role of digital platforms in advocacy, and the courage it takes to live — and create — out loud.
This episode is about identity as art, truth as resistance, and voice as power.
Whether you are a creative, an ally, or someone searching for courage in your own story, this episode invites you to listen, reflect, and see humanity more clearly.
🎧 Episode Topics Include:
Content creation as a tool for visibility and change
Transgender identity and lived experiences
Activism in the digital age
Gender-Based Violence and community responsibility
Living authentically and unapologetically
🎤 Podcast Details
Podcast: The Great Artscape
Episode Title: Living Out Loud with The Real Koketso Berries
Host: Kwadi oa Mogodiri
Guest: The Real Koketso Berries
Location: Rustenburg, South Africa
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Living Out Loud with The Real Koketso Berries | On Content Creation, Transgender Communities, Activism and GBV | The Great Artscape
In this powerful and deeply human episode of The Great Artscape, host Kwadi oa Mogodiri sits down with The Real Koketso Berries — a South African digital creator, entrepreneur, and outspoken advocate within the transgender community.
This conversation explores living authentically in a world that often resists difference. Koketso shares her journey through content creation, visibility, activism, and the realities faced by transgender communities in South Africa. We also unpack the urgent issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the role of digital platforms in advocacy, and the courage it takes to live — and create — out loud.
This episode is about identity as art, truth as resistance, and voice as power.
Whether you are a creative, an ally, or someone searching for courage in your own story, this episode invites you to listen, reflect, and see humanity more clearly.
🎧 Episode Topics Include:
Content creation as a tool for visibility and change
Transgender identity and lived experiences
Activism in the digital age
Gender-Based Violence and community responsibility
Living authentically and unapologetically
🎤 Podcast Details
Podcast: The Great Artscape
Episode Title: Living Out Loud with The Real Koketso Berries
Host: Kwadi oa Mogodiri
Guest: The Real Koketso Berries
Location: Rustenburg, South Africa
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Selo Sa Ikoropela | The Great Artscape – Episode 24

In this inspiring episode of The Great Artscape, we sit down with the dynamic Mpho Moeketsi, popularly known as Ausi Koropi, a powerhouse in Setswana traditional music, dance, and cultural preservation.

From her early beginnings at Mmabana in Mahikeng to leading iconic groups like Maletangwao, Mosekaphofu, Tshukudu Ya Poo, and her own Ditshukudu Tsa ga Mpho, Mpho’s journey is a masterclass in passion, resilience, and cultural pride.

A celebrated artist, choreographer, composer, and community-builder, she shares her story of building three studio albums, uplifting young performers, and carrying Setswana traditions into the future.
As a Kgatleng FM presenter and SATMA nominee, Ausi Koropi continues to be “selo sa ikoropela”—a force in shaping and celebrating indigenous music.

Join us for a powerful conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and cultural vibrance.


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The Great Artscape – Episode 23 | The Nature of Art ft. Kebareng
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Welcome to Episode 23 of The Great Artscape, filmed in the tranquil beauty of Best Buddies Camping, in proud collaboration with Shandapha Projects.

In this episode, “The Nature of Art,” we sit down with the insightful and multidimensional Founder of Best BuddiesCamping and Shandapha projects, Kebareng, whose journey is rooted deeply in land, community, and the raw essence of being human. Through her voice, we explore how nature informs our creativity, restores our identity, and reminds us that art is not only something we make—it's something we are.
 this episode is a reflective and inspiring journey for artists, dreamers, and lovers of the outdoors.

 Recorded at: Best Buddies Camping
 Production Partner: Shandapha Projects
 Host: Kwadi oa Mogodiri
 Guest: Kebareng

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 The Great Artscape – Episode 22 | The Art of Nature ft. Lemogang Ntsimane
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Welcome to Episode 22 of The Great Artscape, where creativity meets the wisdom of the wild. This special episode, “The Art of Nature,” is recorded at the serene Best Buddies Camping, proudly brought to you by Shandapha Projects.

In this conversation, we sit down with Lemogang Ntsimane, a nature enthusiast and creative spirit whose life’s canvas is painted with sunlight, soil, and the stories the earth whispers. From outdoor education to artistic expression rooted in the environment, Lemogang reveals how nature not only inspires art—but becomes the art itself.

 In this episode, we explore:
– The healing power of nature on the creative mind
– How the outdoors shapes discipline, storytelling, and imagination
– Building community through nature-based projects
– The spiritual lessons the land teaches those who listen
– Lemogang’s journey into environmental artistry and youth empowerment

Whether you’re an artist, nature lover, or seeker of meaning, this episode reconnects you with the world beyond the screen.

 Recorded at: Best Buddies Camping
 Production Partner: Shandapha Projects
 Host: Kwadi oa Mogodiri
 Guest: Lemogang Ntsimane

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Morwa Mokopanele | The Beat of Culture & Community | The Great Artscape Ep. 21

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In this inspiring episode of The Great Artscape, host Kwadi oa Mogodiri sits down with Othusitse Stephen Mokopanele, affectionately known as Morwa Mokopanele — a man whose heart beats for Setswana culture, music, and community.

Stephen is a cultural influencer, songwriter, poet, historian, and sports leader who has dedicated his life to preserving and promoting African identity through both art and action. From mentoring Setswana musicians and helping them register their work for royalties, to amplifying their music on national radio — his commitment to cultural empowerment is unmatched.

As the Chairman of Rustenburg Masters and Founder of the Peaceful Masters Sporting League, Stephen continues to prove that leadership in sport can build stronger, more united communities. His influence also extends to heritage work with the GooLowe History Institute, where he collaborates with historians from Botswana, Lesotho, and South Africa to document Merafe ya Batswana history — shared weekly on-air with Tom Perez and Boikanyo Ramogoelelo.

From the microphone to the playing field, from poetry to public service — this is the story of a man using every platform to preserve pride and inspire purpose.


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🗣 In This Episode:

• The dual identity of Stephen & Morwa Mokopanele
• Championing Setswana music and artists’ rights
• The journey to winning Best Influencer of the Year (Barutengwao Awards 2024)
• Building community through sport and leadership
• Preserving Merafe ya Batswana history across borders
• A message for the next generation of creatives and cultural custodians


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🎧 Guest:

Othusitse Stephen Mokopanele (Morwa Mokopanele)
Cultural Influencer | Poet & Songwriter | Historian | Sports Leader

🎙 Host:

Kwadi oa Mogodiri

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🎙 The Great Artscape | Episode 20
Title: The Caregiver’s Beat

In this heartfelt episode of The Great Artscape, we sit down with the inspiring Boitumelo, an auxiliary nurse and passionate Setswana traditional dancer from the vibrant cultural ensemble Maamula a Sisa. 💃🏾🩺

We explore the beautiful intersection of caregiving and culture — how rhythm and heritage can bring healing beyond hospital walls. Boitumelo shares her journey, the importance of preserving Setswana dance traditions, and the balance of serving her community both through health and art.

✨Join us as we dive into:

The roots and mission of Maamula a Sisa

How traditional dance empowers wellness and identity

The dual calling of art and healthcare

The strength of culture in community upliftment


📌 Whether you’re an art lover, storyteller, or champion of local heritage — this episode is one you don’t want to miss!

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🎙 The Great Artscape | Episode 19: The Calling of Art with Reabetswe Tsosane

In this follow-up episode of The Great Artscape, we return to the gifted and versatile theatre actor Reabetswe Tsosane. Having already explored her journey into the world of theatre, this conversation goes deeper — uncovering the person behind the performer.

From the characters that have lived with her long after the curtain closed, to the challenges that almost made her walk away, Reabetswe opens up about identity, resilience, and the unshakable call of art.

✨ Expect raw honesty, personal reflections, and the wisdom of an artist whose craft is rooted in both heart and discipline.


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🔑 Highlights of this episode:

Which roles have left the deepest mark on Reabetswe

How she balances character immersion with her own identity

The lessons from training at Puo Media, CATHSSETA, and Moses Kotane’s program

A breaking-point moment and what kept her in the arts

Her hopes for the legacy of her name and work



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If art has ever spoken to you, this episode is for you.


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