Nice to Meet You Botswele Mogotlane • Dare to DREAM Series: Celebrate Yourself

My dream is to open a philanthropic foundation that provides funds for arts and culture in underprivileged communities across Africa.

- Botswele Mogotlane
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Photo by Zeno Petersen

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What do you love about yourself?

Tenacity to go for whatever I want regardless of the aftermath.

Name two people who influenced your journey thus far 

•  Sbusiso Leope...the 1st black man to own a succesfull energy drink in Africa, he continues to inspire a generation of hopefuls from disadvantaged backgrounds with his enthusiasm, hard work and wisdom

•  It may come as a surprise to many, because he's most hated for his so called arrogance. Kanye West has to be one of the people that I look up to, I admire his tenacity to do whatever he put his mind to. He's prudent  and unapprehensive.

What have you been reading lately?

"Roar of the Lion" by Chika Onyeani

What are the three destinations of your dreams?

• Kenya

• Norway

• Switzerland  

Tell us two things that make you smile.

Green fields and my mother's smile

What are your two favorite quotes of the moment?

"We must be risk takers rather than risk averters." - Chika Onyeani

" There is beauty in the struggle." - James T Adair

Tell us one pleasant thing people would be surprised to know about you. 

I'm obssessed with everything African Print.

For you, Art is...

...a Healer.

According to you, what is the purpose of life?

"Find your gift. Share your gift"

Connect with Botswele here @botswele 
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