BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MALKERNS – Dress to impress and walk away the winner at Makoti Festival!
Bring your Best outfit and stand a chance to win a weekend away for two at Olive Country Lodge for the Best Dressed at the Makoti Festival on Saturday.
The festival has partnered with Olive Country Lodge Eswatini to give away this exciting prize. The winner, who will be spotted at the festival, will be announced later on the day, as confirmed by the Festival’s Director, Thembinkosi Mthethwa.
The fourth edition of the Makoti Festival will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Malkerns Country Club. Gates will open at 11 AM.
The full line-up of performing artists includes:
– Dr. Rebecca Malope (South African Gospel Legend)
– Lizha James (Mozambique’s Queen of Afro-beat)
– Khuzani “uGatsheni” Ndlovu (Maskandi Powerhouse)
– Phumla Music
– Khumagadi (Botswana)
– Ntate Stunna (Lesotho)
– Gogo Mpila
– King Kanga
– Mshikishi
– Young Zesh
– Shongwe Ne Khuphuka (Legendary Gospel Ensemble)
– Siyinqaba
Additionally, DJs who will grace the fourth edition include:
– Young Love
– DJ MBO
– Master P
– The Bishop
– Culolam
– Sbu The Drum DJ
– Nelson X
– Lady Zee
– UrcousinPhayo
– DJ Tseko (Lesotho)
– DJ Mekonko (Lesotho)
– DJ Supaman (Mozambique)
Cultural Performances
This festival will also feature cultural performances by the Ingwenyama Cup Traditional Dance (Lutsango) Winners, including Macetjeni Lutsango, Eswatini Broadcasting Information Centre (EBIS) Lutsango, and Eswatini Arts And Culture Lutsango. Sibhaca will also form part of the celebration, represented by Ezulwini Sibhaca, the Ingwenyama Cup Traditional Dance winners. The international culture fair will include traditional performances by Botswana’s Khumagadi and Moz Fire Sound.
Ticket Information
Tickets are available through platforms like Howler, Computicket, Mojaticket, and the official website, www.makotifestival.com • http://www.makotifestival.com. The ticket prices are as follows:
– General Admission: E300
– VIP Tickets: E500
Tickets can also be purchased via MoMo through MTN Eswatini, with a step-by-step guide provided for convenience.
For more information on the VIP packages, you can contact +268 7615 6446, visit the website, or email makoti@gmail.com. Table packages can be purchased from NL, Howler, and Computicket.
Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of culture and community!
