If being on top of the game in the country of your origin isn’t easy, then success in a foreign land must be 10 probably be times harder. There are a number of Motswana celebrities who have found success in foreign lands.
In any industry, there are few attributes that can match resilience and determination and the entertainment industry is no exception. The celebrities of Botswana have taken on the world and we are proud that despite their success they remain rooted in their place of birth.
10 South African Celebs Who Are Actually From Botswana
The Fergusons
TwitterHaving relocated to South Africa, the Fergusons are originally from Botswana and we can all agree that they definitely take the number one spot on this one. The acting was what kick-started everything for them in their careers. It all started with Connie Ferguson as Karabo Moroka from the popular South African drama series ‘Generations’ as well as ‘The Wild’ and ‘Rockville’. Her husband, the late Shona Ferguson was on ‘Scandal, Muvhango, Rockville as well as The Wild.
The two have since become television moguls as they own their own production house, ‘Ferguson Films’ which by the way has produced some great local South African television shows. The Queen is one of those and everyone can’t stop talking about it because of the famous Patronella.
DJ Fresh
DJ Fresh is well known for spinning those decks and his work does get the party going. The artist is originally from Botswana, but he relocated to South Africa where he continues to dominate the music scene. Having shared the stage with other famous DJs, like Jazzy Jeff and Fat Boy Slim, he’s graced the people in London, Dubai, and Moscow, to mention a few, with his amazing talent.
Not only does he take over the decks, but he also seems to be a businessman as well. He has ventures that entail the running of Big Dawg Productions with DJ Euphonik and we’ve also seen him on SA’s Got Talent as one of the judges. Catch him doing what he knows best on Metro FM.
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Vee Mampeezy
This list wouldn’t be complete if the great and legendary ‘Taku Taku’ hitmaker was left out. That was one hit that got everyone crazy in love with his music and who would have thought that his career would take him to such great lengths that he has achieved today? Hard work definitely does pay off and the lavish lifestyle that Vee and his family are living is fairly deserved because of the many hours of work that have been plowed over the years. He stays in the ‘rich people’ suburbs as they would call them and has a fleet of expensive cars. Who can say no to having that kind of life?.
