We visited the Kingdom of Lesotho to explore accordion music, which sits at the heart of Famo- a gritty, expressive genre born in the mining compounds of South Africa, where Basotho workers used music to tell stories of hardship, identity, love, and survival. 

Despite periods of controversy and even state bans linked to its association with gang culture, the music has endured, evolving across generations while staying deeply connected to the lived experiences of Basotho people.

We spotlighted more than just an instrument. We explored a sound that carries history, migration and memory with Mahlomola Letsie, Antiquarian and member of the Lesotho Historian Association.

We visited the Kingdom of Lesotho to explore accordion music, which sits at the heart of Famo- a gritty, expressive genre born in the mining compounds of South Africa, where Basotho workers used music to tell stories of hardship, identity, love, and survival.&nbsp;
Despite periods of controversy and even state bans linked to its association with gang culture, the music has endured, evolving across generations while staying deeply connected to the lived experiences of Basotho people.
We spotlighted more than just an instrument. We explored a sound that carries history, migration and memory with Mahlomola Letsie, Antiquarian and member of the Lesotho Historian Association.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.

The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.

With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today’s conversations.

It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.

At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.