Category: Entertainment

… Make  the  Mbabane theatre bold… BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE — The world is watching, and Eswatini’s creatives have been challenged to give it something authentic to remember. Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) CEO Stanley Dlamini says the country’s artists have a powerful role to play in taking the Kingdom’s stories, identity […]

…mbabane embraces theatre revival… …swati stories take centre stage… …dzeliwe street to become a creative hub… …local talent gets global exposure… …artists to gain skills through masterclasses… BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE— The lights are coming on in Mbabane, and this time, the stage is bigger than the theatre itself. From traditional storytelling and indigenous performances […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – The fire is about to get serious. What happens when a love for braai meets live music and local culture? Nhlangano is set to find out when the town hosts its inaugural Nhlangano Best Braai on 31 October. The event will bring food, entertainment and cultural experiences together at King […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI- Sino confirms Eswatini gig for 2026 Gin gardens.  The wait is over, and South African music sensation Sino Msolo is officially making his way to Eswatini, bringing his soulful sound to the Gin Gardens Festival at Sharma House in Ezulwini on October 3, 2026. The singer confirmed his appearance through his […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – Music is a journey worth taking with that one person. For two emerging musicians from Siteki, making music together has become part of the journey of finding a place in Eswatini’s competitive entertainment industry. Siyabonga Myeni, known as EmDee, and Banele Hlatshwako, professionally known as Lyrical Besh Dpr, have teamed up […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE— The laughter is going digital. After more than five years of entertaining audiences, comedy and content-creation duo Gogo Eswatini and S’lwane are taking their brand to a new level with the launch of their official website. The duo unveiled www.gogoandslwane.com last Thursday at the Eswatini International Trade Fair, introducing a digital […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI— Rain fell, temperatures dipped and the night could easily have been written off, but inside Sibane Sami Hotel on Saturday, September 5, music warmed the room as Spring Soul Sessions transformed an idea into a memorable live experience. Hosted by singer and creative Sethu Magagula, the inaugural session brought together local […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – The curtains are preparing to rise on a new chapter for Eswatini’s theatre scene, as Mbabane gets ready to become a hub of African storytelling, creativity and cultural exchange during the October International Theatre Festival (OITF) from October 1 to 3, 2026. Presented in collaboration with GENESIS Ekucaleni Media, the […]