Amantle Brown

“We have been rehearsing tirelessly. I am really nervous as this will be my first real challenge”

“I believe in my sound, I believe that I will be able to touch those in attendance and hopefully leave my mark. But most of all I just hope my vocal range will be on point”

“I’m going to leave my mark on earth, and I’ve pledged to the Lord that I’ll do it how He planned, because of what I’ve learnt when I was down”

“What’s next for me is everything under the sun. I have grown, I have evolved. I’m no longer just an artist. I’m an entrepreneur now”

“I was just myself, really. I didn’t try to imitate anyone to fit in. But the pressure was intense I was carrying the industry with me. It was no longer just about me”

“I was wondering whether I was good enough, if I would deliver. Would they understand and feel what I was doing or is it only Batswana who relate”

“I always went back to the moment I wrote Black Mampatile. I was alone then, not waiting for anyone’s validation. I remembered to dream again. I always wanted to go back to the girl who wrote that song. I prayed to God to get me back to that girl”

“That issue affected my business a lot. Brands didn’t want to work with me. I was basically cancelled. But it made me dig deep. It shaped me into a totally different person. I’m more optimistic now. I’m a dreamer again. I’ve expanded my business and I’m exploring other things”

“When you get to a point where you are cancelled as an entertainer, and people sort of forget about you, it takes a lot away from a person”

“I am so excited that it happened to an ordinary girl. Right now my purpose has shifted, I want to inspire young, upcoming girls from all over the country. I’ve turned what happened to me into a purpose-driven scenario. I want them to know it’s possible”

“I appreciate the team’s effort and commitment. Azonto’s leadership helped keep everyone coordinated and focused”

“This song is a love story, but I wanted the video to reflect cultural identity and expression through movement”

“This is another partnership worth appreciating as we see our local private sector coming together to support BITC’s efforts towards promoting and positioning Botswana globally”

“I will represent Botswana and our artists with pride and carry our flag high. I’m excited to show the world what Botswana has to offer and to open doors for more creatives back home”

“That was the hardest time of my career as it made me lose credibility to a brand”

“This was probably one of the hardest decisions I had to take because I worked so hard and popularised the Amantle Brown brand, but it had to be done.”

“I just want people to get out of the habit of the ‘pull-her-down syndrome; not just among artists but everyone around them. We are human beings and I have lost count of the times I wanted to quit but kept pushing.”

“I even became suicidal but I thank God I am still here”