Lesotho’s Famo Music: A Cultural Saga Plagued by Gang Violence and Government Crackdowns
Lesotho’s Famo Music: A Cultural Saga Plagued by Gang Violence and Government Crackdowns Lesotho’s Famo music, a genre deeply woven into the fabric of Basotho culture, is grappling with a profound identity crisis. Once the melodic expression of shepherds and mine workers, Famo has become synonymous with escalating gang violence, prompting significant government intervention and raising questions about its future. At the heart of Famo’s transformation is Puseletso Seema, the 77-year-old ‘Queen of Famo,’ a pioneer who broke gender barriers…