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Culture Spears
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Culture Spears is a a traditional music group from Botswana whose first line-up consisted of Magdeline Lesolebe, Kabelo Mogwe and Thembeni Ramosetlheng. The group was found in the banks of the beautiful Chobe River in the Year 2005. Before the release of their first album, the trio welcomed a forth member, Jelina Mokghwatlheng.

The group then released the debut album, Korone, which had moderated success. The album contained hit songs Selonyana, the mellow song about a lost lover, the title track Korone, the spiritual song that depicted God as the Almighty King, and Mmadikokwana which depicted lack of proper parental care the children who can be exposed to different life hazards in life. The album became an instant hit after their first appearance on National Television in July 2005 in Mokaragana Television Show. In 2006, their second studio album, Kulenyane, was their biggest success to date. The title track hit, Kulenyane, was also an instant success being the first song to be played on urban radio stations which used to shun traditional music. This album sold over 60,000 units in the first three months. The group captured the hearts of Batswana, winning the Botswana Music Union Award for Artist of the Year and Song of the Year, for the single Kulenyane. The album also received a multi-platinum sales award for Kulenyane, the DVD in South Africa. In October 2007 the group made a cultural tour to France. While in France the group took part in different functions including invitation by South African Embassy in France to celebrate South African Rugby World Cup victory. The group also performed at the United Nations National Assembly. They were also invited by the Korean Embassy with the collaboration with KEA Cooperation to perform at their function. The group released their third album called Khudu. The album proved to be a huge commercial success. The group was invited to Durban for Presidential Gala Dinner by then President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki. The group has been awarded the Certificate of Honour by the President Sir Seretse Khama Ian Khama.