Afro jazz artist Shanti Lo is marking 25 years in the music industry with a special Legacy in Music concert on May 30 at Botswana Craft. The event will feature well-known Afro jazz musician Lebo KM and Galaletsang Phutietsile, the singer behind the hit A Re Yeng.
Attendees can look forward to performances that mix Afro pop, Afro jazz, and Afro soul from noon until late. Looking back on his career, Shanti Lo described this milestone as a personal journey filled with resilience, change, and cultural influence, alongside moments of loss and perseverance.
Since hearing his music on the radio for the first time in 2001 and winning Jazz Album of the Year in 2012, he has stayed a respected figure in African music. He also took a moment to remember close friends, supporters, and notable individuals he has lost over the years, including former Botswana president Festus Mogae and media personality Kgomotso Tshwenyego.
At the same time, music producer Daniel Njoronga emphasized the value of originality and live performances, urging artists to maintain genuine human creativity despite the rising impact of artificial intelligence in music production.
