ATI Veevo View
GOVERNMENT HAS ALWAYS MADE BOTSWANA FEEL LIKE THEY ARE NOTHING
Atlasaone “ATI” Molemogi
On 18 June 2020, ATI released his final album, Skababawara, featuring fellow Botswanan rapper Veevo View. Behind the catchy hook and upbeat melody, the two artists promote positivity and encourage change across the country, highlighting the importance of the strength and durability of a united Botswanan people.
But at the same time, ATI and Veevo View are calling for social and political change in Botswana. Delivered across a series of verses, the two artists advocate for political engagement, for change across Botswana that will benefit all people, not just those at the top.
In the music video’s description, ATI calls out multimillionaire Abdul Satar Dada, a key figure in Botswana’s political and business spheres, alongside others at the top of Botswanan society, referring to them as a plague. He continues, stating: “The citizens need protection from ppl with ur low vibrational frequency. Tribalism my foot. The future of our children is looking bleek. And all you can do is focus on how insecure about yourself i make u feel. Im not saying lets pose for the camera. Let be real.”
Ease your mind young kings and queens of Botswana. This is my last album, I have a nation to stand up for.
ATI
This comes after an interview that ATI had with the Botswana Gazette last May, during which he disclosed his interest to engage in Botswanan politics. On social media, ATI stated that he managed to secure a meeting with Botswana Democratic Party’s spokesperson who promised to facilitate a meeting with President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
ATI stated that it has always been a goal of his to speak for the people of Botswana, about their daily struggles—which are often not prioritized—and also to bring attention to the governing the many injustices that exist within the country.
As a final gift to the Botswanan people, ATI disembarks with the promise of a better future for the country’s people and a remarkable message of hope: don’t worry, don’t even think about worrying; skababawara.
Skababawara - Lyrics Tried it and I quickly regretted it So many underneath the table shady deals And toxic relationships Trying to fly higher than most times The sad painful truth about the place that I come from Everybody walking around wearing a mask on em Mathoko othe ake accumulatileng re utusiwa re ntse reta re jola a kgaphelwako thoko Tshogo kgolo ele gotwe o leletse ruri batho motho kyo ke setete Although i might not be O. K.A.Y T. O. D. A. Y More especially when things dont go my W. A. Y Dats because i got a P. U. R. P. O. S. E To fulfill before i die Inthe mean time Ska ba ba wara Ska ba ba wara Not even a little R. E. S. P. C. T me I need to see some C. H. A. N. G. E And L. I. V. E F. R. E. E I gotta C. O. P. E Even when knee deep H. O. P. E People they need it Good things are coming You gotta believe it You gotta believe and Don't give em reason To put you in deep ends Where it's hard meet ends You you you me Against all odds You you you me It's free fall Free for all We can all eat I mean we all breath the same air don't we So don't let the another man get the upper hand Life is language that we all comprehend Do you copy Roger that You got my back I got your back Don't run away run towards them Head on collision Give me reason to notice your breathing Ma make an impact And if a 9mm shotgun was ever placed on my head Gotwe i shud say Hoko lame la bohelo Id proli say Day i die don't waste no money on memorial service Gobane kelediame ete e wee Gabo goile hela yalo Cz aller my pain would come right up to the surface yeah Sheleng wee Sheleng wee Se tsene gare game le mama le papa mma malome le malome Rakgadi Rremmgolo tatemogolo lebo koko Kapa batswana hela bothe ka kakaretso Woke up early inthe morning With a pain inthe chest ka peloe bothoko puo pha kyee yeo kgang Has motho kelo tho You wuda neva guessed in a million years Baba marapo ba koahala Baba koahetseng banna le marapo le bone There comes a D. A. Y when the W. A. I. T. I. N. G can no longer be maintained Puo pha kuee yeo kgang So ke rapa rapamisitse naka la mojeremane Jus to get to where you are