Meet the Lesotho Diaspora Newsletter Team!
Six Issues later, here we are! Every story shared, every conversation had and every connection made, is what makes being part of this team absolutely worth it!
We thought to introduce ourselves to you, dear readers, and hopefully even encourage you to consider joining our team or contributing more of your stories and perspectives to this platform!
Makhethe Mpoti Vuma
In one or two sentences, what do you do on the team?
I am part of the editorial team. I’m always on the lookout for new ideas for the newsletter.
Why did you join the newsletter?
I founded the idea of the newsletter as a vehicle for Basotho diaspora voices on any topic. I am so grateful for the editorial team who bought into this idea and have worked on many issues since the beginning. I also appreciate contributors who trusted us with their stories, photos, etc. I would love to see more global representation of contributions in the future.
Matlhabeli Molaoli
In one or two sentences, what do you do on the team?
I do a little bit of whatever needs doing: editing some pieces, writing some myself, and brainstorming with the rest of the team.
Why did you join the newsletter?
I love working with the editors team! They are some of the kindest, most thoughtful people I know, and I’m so glad that this is one way we do our friendships. Ha re kopana hlaathe e lula e lelekisa tsebe!
Lehlohonolo Tefo Tlhaole
In one or two sentences, what do you do on the team?
I am the Graphic Designer, Illustrator and part of the editor's team.
Why did you join the newsletter?
I love being part of Lesotho Diaspora Newsletter because it allows me to use my both artistic, professional and people skills to tell stories and connect with my fellow Basotho across the world. Most importantly it's such a vibe working the team :)
Boemo Khabo
In one or two sentences, what do you do on the team?
I edit articles, yet to write an article and have fun😆
Why did you join the newsletter?
I joined the newsletter because I lived away from home for a long time and had to rely on other media for updates. It feels great to be a part of a newsletter specifically dedicated to the diaspora.
Nthatisi Bulane
In one or two sentences, what do you do on the team?
I am a regular contributor to the Lesotho Diaspora newsletter.
Why did you join the newsletter?
I became aware of this wonderful adventure that is LDN and decided to become involved when I accepted an invitation from Dr. Mpoti Makhethe Vuma. She had a fabulous idea of creating a newsletter that would be a platform for Basotho across the globe to dialogue and share their experiences. The idea won me over and, as they say, the rest is history - Voilà!
Lerato Mensah-Aborampah (aka Rakhali Lerato 😂)
In one or two sentences, what do you do on the team?
I write for a subsection of the newsletter called "Sounds of Home" which highlights music from Lesotho through interviews and playlists. I also enjoy interviewing people in general so I love to contribute interviews to the newsletter! Finally, I help edit articles submitted to our publications and lightly manage our social media pages.
Why did you join the newsletter?
I believe in the power of storytelling! Stories connect us :)
