Speaker | Writer | Curator | Sustainability Advocate | Ecosystems Builder 📍[email protected]
Cape Town
Joined February 2010
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Palesa Segomotso Motsumi retweeted
I still remember traveling near Kakamega Forest in Kenya, super rural. 10PM, heard music blaring. Found 20 people playing Dolly on a boombox. We couldn't understand a word of each other's language, but they had 3 Dolly CDs & we spent joyful hours together listening to them all.
I am safe. I feel safe.
Finally.
Happy 2026!
May it be a safe one.
Put God first, always.
See you at fulfilling, wholesome places and spaces that feel safe. With people who proved to be safe to be around.
And today, I spoke to all of them.
Peace.
Palesa Segomotso Motsumi retweeted
Once u stop paying for lunch or being the first to reach out you’ll learn lessons you cannot believe.
Palesa Segomotso Motsumi retweeted
On this Independence Day, we thank God for Nigerian literature.🍀🇳🇬
Palesa Segomotso Motsumi retweeted
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis - Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz
Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
28.09.25
Palesa Segomotso Motsumi retweeted
Outsourcing to consultants is a way to increase public servants incomes through bribes.
Tresor was beautiful eventhough, I was disappointed by the sound. It didn't do justice for this amazing singer from Goma.
The music is so incredible with so much depth.
This year at JOJ, I could not choose between Esperanza Spalding and Oumou Sangare, so I peeked in at CONGA for Oumou and luckily, Ms. Spalding started later than anticipated. My heart was full.
She mentioned Wayne Shorter. A sweet, amazing man who I encountered many years ago at the Cape Town Jazz Festival. He was on the line - up in that year with Bra Hugh. One could not choose but I ended up with Mr.Shorter.
Also, this year at JOJ, it was my 3rd time seeing Ms. Spalding. It had been a real Joy to witness and see her on stage, at home. This past Friday, I was in awe of the amount of love and joy I get from seeing her LIVE.
I started attending Joy of Jazz at 20 years old. This was more than 15 years ago. From Newtown days to Sandton. It was great to get my tickets, at the hotel next to the venue, take a breather and attend two amazing performances by Wynton Marsalis & Esperanza Spalding on Day 1.
Palesa Segomotso Motsumi retweeted
Thandi Ntuli - Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz
Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg
27.09.25
Joy of jazz, this past weekend was so inspiring.
Truly amazing energy on stage by Esperanza Spalding, Gabi Motuba, KB Motsilanyane, Oumou Sangare, Tresor, Nomfundo Xaluva, Handing Ntuli.
Free State! We are coming to you on the 1st of November.
For group bookings, please email us on [email protected] are doing it at the beautiful and elegant COCO C with pianist and composer, Andile Qongo.
Check his music out on all digital platforms.
Palesa Segomotso Motsumi retweeted
“Miles said jazz is social music. 10 years later, I feel that more than ever.
Homecoming Revisited drops this Friday — a celebration of South African jazz and the community that raised me.
#HomecomingRevisited #SouthAfricanJazz #JazzIsSocialMusic #NewMusic #Jazz”
Thanks to @NBPublishers and Kwela Books for attending the talk. Was absolutely amazing!
Guys, I have a man. Go monate in maratongville. He has such amazing, delicious green flag in many ways.
Otherwise, life has been lifing....Open Book Festival was beautiful, had the best time speaking to 3 writers and we are making some changes to our jazz events. Stay tuned!
