Loungo Andre Pitse (born 4 January 1989) also known as KingBee is a Botswana television and radio personality.[1][2] He, alongside Bonang Matheba, hosted the 2019 Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMA’s).[1] He was listed among Botswana’s “Top 30 Under 30 Inspirational Youth” (2016).[3]
Loungo Andre Pitse | |
|---|---|
| Born | Loungo Andre Pitse 4 January 1989 Botswana |
| Other name | KingBee |
| Education | Master's degree, University of Botswana |
| Occupations | Television presenter, Radio personality |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Employer | Yarona FM |
| Known for | Hosting Yarona FM Music Awards, Flava Dome, Miss Botswana events |
| Notable work | Flava Dome, Yarona FM Music Awards |
| Awards | Botswana’s Top 30 Under 30 Inspirational Youth (2016) |
Early life
editPitse is a third child of his parents. He hold a Master's Degree from the University of Botswana.[1]
Career
editHe had his first job in the entertainment industry with the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency production where he acted alongside Jill Scott and Idris Elba.[4] In 2010 to 2012, he was the presenter for My African Dream audition alongside Anika Noni Rose before joining Flava Dome in 2013.[1][4]
In 2023, he hosted the Miss Botswana Fashion Show and the Miss Botswana final. Alongside MC Mtkay Ntwana, he hosted the Vic Falls Carnival.[5] He was co-host for the DStv Delicious Festival in South Africa alongside Bonang Matheba. Pitse works with Yarona FM.[4]
Controversy
editIn 2023, Pitse drew public attention after wearing a green dress during an appearance in Zambia, where homosexuality is criminalized.[6]
Events hosted
edit- The Diamond Conference by De Beers and Debswana
- The Light Awards by De Beers and Debswana
- Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAs) with Bonang Matheba
- BNSC Awards
- F&B Botswana Awards
- Standard Chartered Awards
- Ministry of Youth Awards
- The launch of Now TV
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 admin (2020-09-25). "THE COURAGEOUS & UNDISPUTED Loungo Andre Pitse -". Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ Mokgwathi, Leungo (2023-01-31). "The Big Brother Experience » TheVoiceBW". TheVoiceBW. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ Youth, Botswana (2016-08-17). "Botswana's Top 30 Under 30 Inspirational Youth In 2016 [Part 2]". Botswana Youth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- 1 2 3 Youth, Botswana (2016-05-25). "10 Things You Didn't Know About Loungo Pitse". Botswana Youth Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ admin (2023-04-12). "Botswana MC Andre Pitse returning to Vic Falls Carnival". herald. Retrieved 2025-08-13.
- ↑ https://www.pressreader.com/botswana/the-voice-botswana/20220909/282033331031151. Retrieved 2025-08-13 – via PressReader.
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