Kearoma Rantao

Kearoma Rantao (born in Lobatse) is an artist from Gaborone, Botswana. Her parents are originally from South Africa.

Rantao's unique and exciting sound has earned her fans in the region. She draws influence from her family whose members are mostly musicians. Rantao's love for music started when she was taught hymns at the age of seven. She later began to sing as a soloist in church, school and community choirs until the age of twelve.

Rantao released her debut album titled 'When the Music plays' at Botswana Craft Marketing, in 2012. That same year she was part of a collaborative album 'Tales from Botswana' which features German and Irish artists.

In 2016, she performed at the Boston Africa Festival in the US. Rantao has also performed in such countries as Germany, Asia, Japan, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Swaziland. She has shared the stage with such artists as Stimela, Hugh Masekela, Freshlyground, Mahotela Queens and Banjo Mosele.

In 2014, Rantao was among Botswana artists who were first nominated in Best Female Southern Africa category at the Africa Music Magazine Award in Dallas.

Besides music, Rantao is a philanthropist who strongly believes and advocates for the protection and empowerment of young girls and women. She sits on the steering committee for UNICEF Botswana #EsengMoNgwaneng campaign against sexual exploitation and abuse of children.

Live performances
https://youtu.be/Bl8DSlUjil4
https://youtu.be/l3TPKPZdbHY
www.reverberation.com/KearomaRantao
https://youtu.be/0N7ILTLgvoA
https://youtu.be/3ChLyZfiROs
https://youtu.be/QjevksRn_Fc

Interviews:
https://youtu.be/cDQ9RozeAPs
https://youtu.be/QxxshF3Ypuc
https://youtu.be/Ai21PIXjey8