#PlatinumFriday w/ Botswana Singer Songwriter Mpho Sebina

Mpho Sebina is a singer songwriter born in 1989 in the small village of Mochudi in Botswana. Growing up in a family of music lovers she grew up on the sounds of , Sade, UB40, Boom Shaka , Brenda Fassie and Mariah Carey ,to name a few, all of whom influenced her musical journey, in writting and singing. Before pursuing music, Mpho Sebina studied and graduated with an honours Degree in International Business from the Multimedia University of Malaysia. It was during those years that she started exploring the realms of writing, recording and vocal training. It was in Malaysia where her debut single “Loves Light” was written, inspired by the song Tselane by the BLK JKS. Her 6 track EP title NEO is available on itunes, which boasts a fusion of soul , rnb, african rhythms and nostalgic throwbacks. The first single “Black Butterfly” is on youtube, as song about freedom and self discovery the video represents those elements with scenic outdoor shots and a fluttering ballerina. Upon the start of her musical career she frequently does corporate functions as well as music festivals where she has shared the stage with the likes of Shekinah, HHP, Freshly Ground, Nnunu Ramogotsi, Shanti Lo, Lady Smith Black Mambazo and Louis Mhalanga just to name a few. In 2016 she brought Naked Soul Sessions to life, a live music event which features different local artists . The event runs in Botswana and South Africa and hopes to spread across the continent.