Author Archives: Nnunu Ramogotsi

There are some places in the world that introduce themselves loudly. Botswana is not one of them. My country speaks in a soft voice — steady, warm, measured, honest. It doesn’t demand attention; it earns it gently, the way dawn colours the sky before anyone realises it’s morning. People often ask why Botswana’s music carriesContinue reading “My Afro Music Reflects Botswana”

When I look back at the creative journey that led to Mmasonoko and, years later, Sephonono, I am struck by how naturally the two albums speak to each other. They were created in different seasons of life, shaped by different emotional landscapes, yet they share an invisible thread—one woven from reflection, healing, stillness, and theContinue reading “The bridge between Nnunu’s Afro Jazz Music and Alexander McCall Smith’s Story”

Every voice has its brothers — those male artists who carry the same emotional texture, the same calm confidence, the same devotion to storytelling through sound. Over the years, listeners have told me, “Your music reminds me of…” and they name men whose artistry I deeply respect. These artists don’t shout.They don’t compete with theContinue reading “Let’s not leave out our male artists”

Every artist grows up hearing echoes of themselves in the voices of others. Not in a copy‑and‑paste way, but in the deeper sense — the way someone phrases a line, caresses a chord, or breathes between notes. Music is a family, after all. We’re all related somehow. Over the years, people have told me, “YouContinue reading “Female Jazz Artists who inspired Nnunu”

With the clock counting down to Thursday, 22 January, excitement is building for the Sephonono media and stakeholder gathering at Botswana Craft. Running from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM, this intimate afternoon event will bring together key media voices, industry partners, and supporters of Botswana’s creative sector for the first formal public introduction of theContinue reading “Sephonono. Preparing for the Official Release. Behind the Scenes.”

Being an independent jazz artist in Botswana is a beautiful contradiction.It’s freedom and responsibility.It’s music and paperwork.It’s passion and… deadlines. People see the stage lights — but they rarely see what it really takes to get there. I’ve just finished composing and recording my new album. Most people think that once the last note isContinue reading “Nnunu the Independent Afro Jazz Musician in Botswana”

Stepping Back Into the Flow There is a special kind of calm that settles on you when you’ve spent days floating on the Indian Ocean, watching the horizon shift gently from blue to silver and back again. After our cruise from Durban to Mauritius aboard the MSC Opera, I returned home with that same softContinue reading “NNUNU BACK TO JAZZ WORK”

There are moments when life feels like a constant performance. The rehearsals, the interviews, the social media updates, the pressure to stay visible—it all becomes a cycle that can swallow you whole if you’re not careful. I love music deeply. It’s my calling, my gift, and the way I connect with the world. But sometimes,Continue reading “MSC Cruise- Time for Nnunu the Woman”

The first day of 2026 began with elegance and celebration after a truly splendid New Year’s Eve affair on the top deck of the MSC Opera, cruising near the breathtaking coastline of Madagascar. The ocean breeze, the glittering lights, and the sound of waves created a magical backdrop for an unforgettable night. I attended withContinue reading “MSC Opera- Sephonono 2026”

Hello beautiful souls, Today was a quieter, more peaceful day as we arrived in Madagascar. The island greeted us with its lush greenery and calm atmosphere—a perfect pause in the rhythm of our cruise. Life on board MSC Opera has its own unique rhythm. Mornings start with the gentle hum of the ocean and theContinue reading “MSC Opera – Madagascar”