Moshoeshoe is widely credited at the architect of the mighty Basotho nation – a nation with its own culture, language, customs and territory. Early life: Moshoeshoe was the son of Mokhachane, a minor chief of the Bamokoteli sub-clan. Born at Menkhoaneng in Leribe, Lesotho. He was given the name of Lepoqo (meaning “disasters”) by his parents. During his youth, he was very brave and once organised a cattle raid against Ramonaheng and captured several herds of cattle. As was the…
