With modernization cultural heritage is fast becoming lost as the youth often drift from established cultural norms and traditions. It is therefore encouraging that Connie Ontlametse is committed to using her platform as Miss Heritage Global Botswana to address this issue.
The National Arts Council of Botswana (NACB), in their effort to promote, support and develop the creative sector have embarked on a countrywide Road Show under the theme “Creative Kgotlas.”
An African proverb goes, "Unless the lion learns how to write, the story will always glorify the hunter. "This powerful reminder of the importance of representation and perspective in storytelling is especially relevant to African storytellers as they reclaim their narratives, preserve their cultural heritage, and challenge dominant perspectives.