Kanye is a town located in southern
Botswana. It is the administrative center of the
Southern District. Kanye is the original
Bangwaketse village; Bangwaketse is one of the biggest tribes in Botswana. Kanye is one of the oldest major centers in Botswana, founded by European settlers in 1853. It is currently the capital of the
Bangwaketse tribe whose King is King Malope II son of Seepapitso IV. Kanye is located in the mountainous region of Southern Botswana. It is bordered by
Moshupa, Lobatse, Jwaneng and is a 45-minute drive from
Gaborone, the capital city of Botswana. The town is served by
Kanye Airport.