WELCOME TO KINGS OF LESOTHO

Preserving the Past. Inspiring the Future.

 THE STORY

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HISTORY OF THE BASOTHO NATION

The core of the story begins on top of Thaba Bosiu Mountain, where an ancient Basotho village comes to life.

The village is presented through everyday activities, oral storytelling, music and historical narration.

Audiences are taken into an environment where they can experience the atmosphere of the ancient Basotho community while being guided through the historical story.

From Thaba Bosiu, the journey expands across Lesotho.

The experience takes audiences through other significant royal sites and beautiful landscapes, including:

• Matsieng

• Likhoele

• Mokhotlong

• Kome Caves

• Katse Dam

• Maletsunyane Falls

• Makeneng

• Phamong

• Makoanyane Square in Maseru

Through this journey, audiences are introduced to the life and contribution of each monarch in the royal succession.

At the same time, the experience showcases the natural beauty, cultural identity and heritage of Lesotho.

THABA BOSIU

WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS

Thaba Bosiu forms the core starting point of the KINGS OF LESOTHO story.

At the top of the mountain, an ancient Basotho village comes to life.

The village reflects everyday life through activities, oral storytelling, music and historical narration.

The experience allows visitors to enter this historical environment and encounter the story of the Basotho nation in an immersive way.

Thaba Bosiu provides the starting point for understanding the history of King Moshoeshoe I and the formation of the Kingdom.

THE ROYAL SUCCESSION

FROM KING MOSHOESHOE I TO KING LETSIE III

The central focus of KINGS OF LESOTHO is the royal succession of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

The journey introduces audiences to the lives and contributions of the monarchs, beginning with the founder of the Kingdom, King Moshoeshoe I, and continuing through the royal succession to His Majesty King Letsie III, the 9th monarch.

The story places the royal succession within the wider historical and geographical landscape of Lesotho.

Through the experience, audiences encounter royal history alongside the places, landscapes and cultural heritage associated with the Kingdom.

The project provides a contemporary way of preserving and presenting this history for future generations.

LESOTHO'S LANDSCAPES

THE KINGDOM IN THE SKY

The production journey took the creative team across Lesotho's beautiful landscapes and heritage sites.

The experience showcases the country's mountains, valleys, rivers and other natural environments alongside its historical and cultural locations.

The production included flying drones high over Lesotho's landscapes and visiting heritage sites throughout the country.

The journey became more than simply a film production.

It became a tour through the beautiful Kingdom of Lesotho — the Mountain Kingdom, also described as the Kingdom in the Sky.

The landscapes form an important part of the immersive experience and help audiences understand the relationship between the history of the Basotho nation and the land in which that history unfolded.

HERITAGE & CULTURAL IDENTITY, HISTORY, CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY

KINGS OF LESOTHO combines heritage preservation with immersive technology.

The project brings together historical research, cultural heritage, visual storytelling and virtual reality to create a contemporary experience of Lesotho's history.

The experience incorporates:

• Royal history

• Cultural heritage

• Historical research

• Archival references

• Traditional music

• Oral storytelling

• Natural landscapes

• Historically inspired environments

• Immersive virtual reality

• Spatial sound

Through this combination, the project seeks to preserve Basotho history for future generations while making it accessible in an emotionally engaging and contemporary format.

THE PRODUCTION JOURNEY

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE KINGDOM

The production of KINGS OF LESOTHO was an extraordinary journey through Lesotho.

The creative team travelled across the country to visit heritage sites and capture the landscapes that form part of the experience.

The team flew drones high over Lesotho's beautiful landscapes while visiting heritage locations and capturing material for the immersive experience.

The production journey provided an opportunity to experience the country from different perspectives and to bring its natural beauty into the story of the royal succession.

The journey across the country became an important part of the creative process.

From heritage sites to landscapes, the production connected the history of the Basotho nation with the physical environment of the Kingdom.

It was, in many ways, a tour around this beautiful country — the Mountain Kingdom and the Kingdom in the Sky.

ROYAL ARCHIVES, MUSEUM AND INFORMATION CENTRE

THE HERITAGE & RESEARCH PARTNER

The Royal Archives, Museum and Information Centre (RAM) is the custodian of the Archives of the Royal Family.

In the KINGS OF LESOTHO project, the primary role of the Royal Archives and Museum was to provide the research needed to produce this historic immersive experience.

The Royal Archives and Museum worked in collaboration with MP Multimedia Pty Ltd, the Lesotho-based creative company responsible for creating and producing the immersive KINGS OF LESOTHO experience.

ABOUT THE ROYAL ARCHIVES, MUSEUM AND INFORMATION CENTRE

Royal Archives, Museum and Information Centre, in short Royal Archives and Museum (RAM), is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that was established and legally registered in 2008.

The organisation is administered on behalf of the Royal Family by a ten-member Board of Trustees.

The Board of Trustees consists of experts in the fields of:

• Archives

• Anthropology

• Archaeology

• Architecture

• Cultural Heritage

• History

The centre was opened to the public in November 2012.

It preserves the heritage relating to Royalty and Chieftainship in Lesotho.

The Royal Archives and Museum is located in Matsieng, approximately 45 kilometres south of Maseru, and is adjacent to the Royal residence.

The centre is situated in a restored historic building that was previously used as the offices of Queen Regent Mants'ebo Seeiso from the late 1940s to 1960, and later by King Moshoeshoe II between 1960 and 1965.

Matsieng, as a royal heritage site, is recognised as the second home of the Basotho nation after Thaba Bosiu.

RAM'S ROLE IN KINGS OF LESOTHO

The Royal Archives and Museum provided the historical foundation required for the development of KINGS OF LESOTHO.

Its primary contribution to the project was the provision of research needed to develop and produce the historic immersive experience.

The collaboration between the Royal Archives and Museum and MP Multimedia brings together:

Historical Research + Royal Heritage + Creative Storytelling + Immersive Technology

This collaboration ensures that the immersive experience is informed by the history and heritage of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

RAM'S TEAM
Chairperson - RAM Board - Prof. Tefetso Mothibe
Deputy Chairperson - Prof. Mats'eliso Moshoeshoe-Chadzingwa
Project Lead - Archive's Side - Ms 'Maneo Ralebitso
Project Archivist - Ms Utloanang Thekiso

 
MP MULTIMEDIA PTY LTD

THE CREATIVE COMPANY BEHIND KINGS OF LESOTHO

MP Multimedia Pty Ltd is a dynamic creative-media company based in Lesotho.

The company specialises in:

• Advanced multimedia production

• Digital storytelling

• Immersive visual experiences

• Innovative content creation

MP Multimedia was responsible for creating and producing the immersive experience called:

KINGS OF LESOTHO – The Royal Succession Story

The company was founded by Mr. Mokhethi Phohlo.

MP Multimedia's vision is the development of cutting-edge VR immersive creations that blend technology, culture and storytelling to create engaging and interactive experiences for audiences across Africa and beyond.

Through creativity, innovation and a passion for digital transformation, MP Multimedia continues to position itself as a forward-thinking creative company within the multimedia and immersive technology industry.

THE CREATIVE TEAM

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE EXPERIENCE

MR. MOKHETHI PHOHLO

Founder, Creator, Director and Executive Producer

Mr. Mokhethi Phohlo is the founder of MP Multimedia and the Creator, Co- Directo and Executive Procucer of KINGS OF LESOTHO.

He leads the creative vision of the project and is responsible for transforming the historical and cultural concept into an immersive 360° experience.

MR. PHILLIP LETEKA

Co-Director

Phillip Leteka serves as Co-Director and scrip writer of KINGS OF LESOTHO, contributing to the creative direction and development of the immersive experience.

MS. ITUMELENG SEKHAMANE

Producer

Itumeleng Sekhamane serves as the Producer of KINGS OF LESOTHO and contributes to the budget, organisation and coordination of the production.

MRS. MOLEBOHENG KHOTHSATSO

Trainee Assistant Producer

Moleboheng Khothatso serves as Trainee Assistant Producer and contributes to the production process as part of the creative team.

MR. TELMO DOS REIS

Technologist

Telmo dos Reis serves as the Technologist, DOP and editor, contributing technical expertise to the development and production of the immersive experience.

PROJECT PARTNERS

A COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE

KINGS OF LESOTHO – Futures_Past is the result of collaboration between heritage, creative and immersive technology partners.

The project brings together organisations from Lesotho and the region around a shared objective of presenting the history and heritage of the Kingdom of Lesotho through contemporary technology and storytelling.

FRENCH INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA

IFAS

KINGS OF LESOTHO – Futures_Past was initiated by the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) in collaboration with Electric South from South Africa.

The project was made possible through funding from the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs.

The project is informed by the history and heritage of the Kingdom of Lesotho and is undertaken for educational purposes.

The initiative provides an opportunity to explore new ways of preserving, interpreting and presenting cultural heritage through immersive technology and contemporary storytelling.

ELECTRIC SOUTH

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER

Electric South, from South Africa, is the implementation partner for the project.

The collaboration between Electric South, IFAS, the Royal Archives and Museum and MP Multimedia brought together the resources and expertise required to develop and produce the immersive experience.

The partnership connects Lesotho's historical and cultural heritage with immersive creative technology and contemporary storytelling.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE MASERU

OFFICIAL EXHIBITION HOST

Following the official launch of the project, Alliance Française de Maseru (AFM), MP Multimedia and the Royal Archives have agreed that Alliance Française de Maseru will officially be the host and public presentation venue for the:

KINGS OF LESOTHO – The Royal Succession Story VR Experience

The exhibition will be presented at AFM, with the exhibition installation located within the AFM Library.

The hosting of the exhibition at AFM provides an opportunity to make Lesotho's royal history accessible to a wider public while creating a meaningful connection between:

Cultural Heritage + Education + Technology + Contemporary Storytelling

MAIN EXHIBITION

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE DE MASERU

Following the official launch, the KINGS OF LESOTHO immersive experience will be presented to the public at Alliance Française de Maseru.

EXHIBITION PERIOD

Approximately 23 September 2026 to 4 December 2026

ANTICIPATED CLOSING DATE

4 December 2026

VENUE

Alliance Française de Maseru Library

The exhibition is a strictly educational initiative.

Admission to the exhibition will be:

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The AFM exhibition will provide a dedicated venue where visitors can experience the KINGS OF LESOTHO VR experience and engage with the wider cultural heritage story of the project.

OFFICIAL LAUNCH

17 SEPTEMBER 2026

ROYAL PALACE BANQUET HALL – MASERU

KINGS OF LESOTHO – The Royal Succession Story will officially launch on:

17 September 2026

at the:

Royal Palace Banquet Hall in Maseru.

The official launch marks the completion of the project and the beginning of its public presentation.

Following the launch, the public exhibition will begin on 23 September 2026.

NATIONAL TOURING EXHIBITION

BRINGING THE EXPERIENCE TO THE PEOPLE

In addition to the full-time exhibition venue at Alliance Française de Maseru, KINGS OF LESOTHO will travel to different locations across Lesotho.

The purpose of the touring exhibition is to bring the immersive experience directly to communities and make it accessible to the public free of charge.

The planned and proposed touring locations include:

ROYAL ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM – MATSIENG

The Royal Archives and Museum in Matsieng is an important location for the project because it is the institution responsible for preserving the heritage relating to Royalty and Chieftainship in Lesotho and served as the research partner for KINGS OF LESOTHO.

MASERU MALL

A public exhibition location intended to bring the immersive experience to a wider public audience.

LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY

A proposed educational and creative technology exhibition location where students can engage with the immersive experience.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO

A proposed educational presentation that can provide students and the academic community with an opportunity to experience the project.

THABA BOSIU

A significant heritage location directly connected to the story of the founding of the Basotho nation and King Moshoeshoe I.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

This exhibition is only for the Honourable bembers of the Lesotho parliament.

SENATE HOUSE

This will happen at the Senate House full of Principal Chiefs of Lesotho.

CABINET

This will be exlusively for the honourable Ministers of the goverment of Lesotho.

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS

A few additional locations may be added if the project budget and logistics allow.

TOURING DATES

COMING SOON

The touring exhibition dates will be updated as they are confirmed.

Please check the website regularly for announcements about:

• Exhibition locations

• Exhibition dates

• Public viewing opportunities

• University exhibitions

• Community exhibitions

• Special presentations

SKY ALPHA HD

OFFICIAL PUBLICITY & MEDIA PARTNER

Sky Alpha HD is the official publicity and media partner of KINGS OF LESOTHO.

The partnership is intended to ensure that the project reaches audiences across Lesotho and wherever Sky Alpha HD's media platforms and networks extend.

Sky Alpha HD will support the project through publicity, media coverage and documentation throughout the launch and exhibition period.

This includes:

Radio Interviews

Podcast Interviews

Social Media Content

Photography

Video Documentation

Media Coverage

The partnership will run from the launch through the exhibition period.

Through this collaboration, Sky Alpha HD contributes to the project's objective of ensuring that KINGS OF LESOTHO is not only experienced by visitors at exhibition venues, but is also seen, discussed and shared by wider audiences.

THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

HISTORY THROUGH A NEW LENS

KINGS OF LESOTHO demonstrates how technology can provide new ways of experiencing history and heritage.

The immersive experience combines:

360° Virtual Reality

Audiences experience the story through an immersive 360° environment.

Spatial Sound

Sound forms an important part of the experience, helping audiences connect with the environments and storytelling.

Traditional Music

Traditional music contributes to the cultural atmosphere of the experience.

Archival References

Historical and archival references provide the foundation for the story.

Landscapes

Lesotho's extraordinary natural landscapes become an important part of the visual experience.

Historically Inspired Environments

The project recreates and interprets historical environments through immersive storytelling.

Together, these elements create a cinematic experience that places audiences inside the story.

EDUCATION

HISTORY THROUGH IMMERSIVE STORYTELLING

KINGS OF LESOTHO is undertaken for educational purposes.

The free exhibition provides an opportunity for members of the public, students, young people, cultural practitioners and visitors to experience Lesotho's royal history through immersive technology.

The project creates opportunities for audiences to engage with:

• The history of the Basotho nation

• The founding of the Kingdom

• King Moshoeshoe I

• The royal succession

• Basotho cultural heritage

• Royal heritage

• Historical places

• Lesotho's landscapes

• Traditional music

• Digital storytelling

• Virtual reality technology

The project provides a contemporary educational experience while remaining connected to historical research and cultural heritage.

CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY AND STORYTELLING

WHERE HERITAGE MEETS INNOVATION

KINGS OF LESOTHO demonstrates the possibilities created when cultural heritage and contemporary technology come together.

The project combines the knowledge preserved through the Royal Archives and Museum with the creative and technological capabilities of MP Multimedia.

It creates a meeting point between:

History

Heritage

Culture

Technology

Film

Virtual Reality

Storytelling

The result is an immersive experience designed to connect audiences with the history of Lesotho in a contemporary way.

A JOURNEY AROUND THE KINGDOM

The production of KINGS OF LESOTHO took the team across different parts of Lesotho.

The team visited heritage sites and travelled through some of the country's most beautiful landscapes.

The production included flying drones high over Lesotho's landscapes.

The experience of travelling through the country became part of the production itself.

The mountains, landscapes and heritage sites provided the physical foundation for the immersive journey.

The result is a film that not only tells the story of the royal succession but also presents the beauty and identity of the Kingdom of Lesotho.

OUR VISION

PRESERVE. EXPERIENCE. SHARE.

KINGS OF LESOTHO seeks to preserve the history and heritage of the Basotho nation while presenting that history in a format that is relevant to contemporary audiences.

The project seeks to make Basotho history:

Preserved for future generations.

Accessible to the public.

Experienced through immersive technology.

Shared beyond Lesotho.

The project represents an opportunity to bring together historical knowledge, cultural heritage and creative innovation in the Kingdom of Lesotho.

THE FUTURE OF THE PROJECT

Although the initial exhibition runs from September to December 2026, KINGS OF LESOTHO creates an opportunity for the experience to reach audiences in different parts of Lesotho through the touring exhibition.

The national touring programme will allow the project to travel beyond its main exhibition venue and reach communities, educational institutions and public spaces.

Additional touring locations may be added depending on available resources and partnerships.

The dates and locations will be announced through this website and MP Multimedia socials.

VISIT THE EXHIBITION

EXPERIENCE KINGS OF LESOTHO

The public will have an opportunity to experience KINGS OF LESOTHO free of charge during the exhibition period.

MAIN EXHIBITION

Alliance Française de Maseru

AFM Library

23 September 2026 – 4 December 2026

FREE ADMISSION

Visitors will be able to experience the immersive 360° virtual reality journey and discover the history of the Basotho royal succession.

NATIONAL TOURING PROGRAMME

THE EXPERIENCE IS COMING TO YOU

Following the launch and during the exhibition period, KINGS OF LESOTHO will travel to selected locations around Lesotho.

Planned locations include:

• Royal Archives and Museum, Matsieng

• Maseru Mall

• Limkokwing University

• National University of Lesotho

• Thaba Bosiu

• National Assembly

• Senate House

• Cabinet

• Other locations to be announced

Touring dates will be updated on this website and MP Multimedia social media platforms.

MEDIA

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Follow KINGS OF LESOTHO through the project's media and publicity platforms.

The project will feature:

• Project news

• Launch coverage

• Exhibition announcements

• Radio interviews

• Podcast interviews

• Photography

• Video documentation

• Social media content

• Production stories

• Exhibition updates

Sky Alpha HD is the official publicity and media partner supporting the project's public visibility and documentation.

PARTNERS

THE ORGANISATIONS BEHIND KINGS OF LESOTHO

French Institute of South Africa (IFAS)

Project Initiator

French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs

Funding

Electric South

Implementation Partner

Royal Archives, Museum and Information Centre

Custodian of the Archives, Heritage and Research Partner

MP Multimedia Pty Ltd

Creative Company / Producer of the Immersive Experience(360-degree Film)

Alliance Française de Maseru

Official Exhibition Host and Public Presentation Venue

Sky Alpha HD

Publicity and Media Partner

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

KINGS OF LESOTHO – The Royal Succession Story has been made possible through collaboration between heritage, cultural, creative and technology partners.

The project acknowledges the contribution of the:

French Institute of South Africa (IFAS)

French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs

Electric South

Royal Archives, Museum and Information Centre

MP Multimedia Pty Ltd

Ministry of Tourism & Culture Lesotho

Government of Lesotho

Alliance Française de Maseru

Sky Alpha HD

as well as the creative, technical and production team who contributed to bringing the experience to life.

CONNECT WITH KINGS OF LESOTHO

For information about the exhibition, touring programme, partnerships, media, educational opportunities or other project enquiries, please contact the KINGS OF LESOTHO project executive.

PROJECT

KINGS OF LESOTHO – The Royal Succession Story

FORMAT

Immersive 360° Virtual Reality Experience

OFFICIAL LAUNCH

17 September 2026

LAUNCH VENUE

Royal Palace Banquet Hall, Maseru

MAIN EXHIBITION

23 September 2026 – 4 December 2026

MAIN EXHIBITION VENUE

Alliance Française de Maseru – Library

ADMISSION

Free and open to the public

CREATIVE COMPANY

MP Multimedia Pty Ltd

HERITAGE PARTNER

Royal Archives, Museum and Information Centre

PUBLICITY & MEDIA PARTNER

Sky Alpha HD

PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATION

JOIN THE JOURNEY

KINGS OF LESOTHO welcomes opportunities to collaborate with organisations and institutions that share an interest in cultural heritage, education, technology, storytelling and the preservation of history.

Potential areas of collaboration include:

• Educational exhibitions

• Cultural programmes

• Touring exhibitions

• Heritage initiatives

• Media partnerships

• Technology partnerships

• Educational partnerships

• Community outreach

• Cultural storytelling

• Future immersive projects

Organisations interested in collaborating with KINGS OF LESOTHO are invited to contact the project executive – Mr Mokhethi Phohlo @ +266 5950 1135 / 62141216.

KOL TAGLINES

Enter the Story. Experience the Kingdom.

The Royal Succession, Reimagined.

Step Into the Living Memory of Lesotho.

Experience the History of the Basotho Nation.

Preserving the Past. Inspiring the Future.

From Moshoeshoe I to Letsie III.