Captain Frank Leepa is Laid to Rest

Government will assist in the establishment of a recording studio in the country to be used by local artists, the acting Minister of Tourism, Environment and Culture, Dr 'Mamphono Khaketla announced on December  7, at the funeral of one of the country and the Southern African region's greatest guitarist, Mahlomola Frank Moki Leepa, at Qhuuqhu, some 28 kilometres south east of the capital Maseru.

Dr Khaketla repeated sentiments she had voiced during a commemoration service for the Sankomota guitarist when she announced that the new national library would incorporate a section that would house the works of local artists such as Frank Leepa, to be preserved for future generations. 

She would also suggest to her colleague, the Minister responsible, to consider the establishment of a school of music to be named in honour of this great son of Lesotho, Dr Khaketla said.

Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Monyane Moleleki, speaking the memorial service earlier, had commended the late Leepa as a true ambassador of his country. Gone were the days, Mr. Moleleki said, when artists were not given the recognition they deserve. Parents should support and encourage their children in pursuing those talents in which they excel, he said.

The Principal Chief of Matsieng, Morena Seeiso Bereng Seeiso said the people were at Qhuuqhu to celebrate the good life that the Late Frank Leepa had lived. Great men are shunned by their fellows, he said, urging Captain Frank's friends and relatives to accept death as natural. 
8 December 2003