Meet The Botswana Fashion Designer Making Waves!

Mboko Basiami is the founder and creative director of Glotto, a fashion brand with global reach headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana. Drawing inspiration and motivation from her Kalanga and Setswana heritage, Basiame seamlessly blends traditional African elements into contemporary designs. In this edition of Passion and Power, we delve into a conversation with the designer, exploring six key questions about her career trajectory, the significance of cultural preservation in 2025, her experience at New York Fashion Week in 2023, and her culinary favourites from Botswana.