URGENT: Lesotho's Famo Music Torn Apart by Gang Wars Amid Rising Violence.

Breaking News: Lesotho's Famo Music Scene Plunged into Chaos by Gang Wars MASERU, LESOTHO - Reports are emerging of escalating gang violence in the small African mountain kingdom of Lesotho, targeting musicians and fans of the country's beloved Famo music genre. At least 5 people have been killed and several injured in the past week alone. The violence is centered around rival gangs vying for control of the lucrative music industry, with some groups allegedly extorting money from performers and venues. The situation has left many in the community shaken, including 77-year-old Puseletso Seema, known as "the Queen of Famo", who has been forced to cancel performances due to safety concerns. Famo music originated in rural Lesotho as a form of pastoral accordion music, but its popularity has grown exponentially over the years. However, the genre's success has also attracted unwanted attention from gangsters seeking to exploit its lucrative market. Lesotho authorities have yet to comment on the situation, but local residents are calling for increased security measures to protect musicians and fans. The violence is expected to continue unless a resolution is reached between rival gangs and the government. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*