MORUSU

MORUSU-PROFILE

Morusu – born Morusu Khethang HLALELE, on the 13th November 1984

Morusu is born and bred from Lesotho, Quthing District.

What does he do?

Famo (traditional Sesotho) is what he calls his music, which

Focuses on his personal experiences and uplift those who are down and are looking for an entertaining music. Morusu does music for living and hence focus on promoting his music.

What are his achievements?

Morusu launched his debut album “Quthing ho ea Seaka no.1” on the 20 September 2007. His second album “Quthing ho ea Seaka no.2 was launched in April 2008. He later started working with Mosotho Chakela, a legend in his own right when it comes to Famo Music. Morusu later released his third Album in 2008 entitled “Morusu” under the leadership of Mosotho Chakela. The album became so successful that it won South African Traditional Music Award in the gategory of the “Best Sesotho Album” 2009. His famous track entitled “Ha e tlale” became so famous that it was featured in all Sesotho programmes in all Sesotho radio stations both in Lesotho and South Africa.

He was also a nominee for SATMA 2010 with his album entitled Morusu no.2, featuring popular tracks such as “Mafura thekeng” and “Mopheha Khang ke mang”.

Morusu no.2 is also nomimated for South African Music Awards for 2011 (SAMA 17) for Best Sotho Album.

Morusu has perfomed at different places including Lesotho, South Africa and Botswana. Morusu is also regularly featured on SABC 2 on a programme called Roots (a traditional music programme) where he showcased his music. He is also regularly featured on Lesedi FM where he is interviewed and regularly required to advise youths on musical issues. He is featured on programmes such as “Rea kubeletsa” – by Ba2cada and “litsamaea naha” by Twasa.

Record Label: Lekhotla La Marumo Music Centre

Record Label: Lekhotla La Marumo Music Centre

For more information and interviews, contact:

Molefi Mabote

Manager

Lekhotla La Marumo Music Centre

Cell: 0833803035

Fax: 0865380091

Email: lekhotlalamarumo@gmail.com