Sankomota

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Sankomota is a band founded in 1976, from the 'mountain kingdom' of Lesotho. The band (originally named Uhuru) consisted of several members in its earliest years, namely - Frank Leepa (guitarist, vocalist, arranger, composer), Moss Nkofo (drummer), Black Jesus (percussion), Moruti Selate, Tšepo Tshola (lead vocalist, composer), Pitso Sera (guitar), among others.

Peter Schneider managed the band in its early years till 1979. The band changed its name to Uhuru. Due to the popularity of Black Uhuru from the Caribbean, they had to change their name again. When asked what Sankomota means, Frank Leepa is on record saying that it is the name of a mighty warrior from Basotho and Bapedi people. (* In Sesotho, Sankomota also means a poltergeist or a phantom. They also sing about this meaning in their self-titled album, 'Sankomota', in a track called House on Fire. *)

Sankomota was the first band to record an LP in Lesotho. They were recorded by Lloyd Ross and Warrick Sony of Shifty Records in November 11, 1983. The album was self-titled; Sankomota. It has 9 tracks and it is under 50 minutes long.