Category: Entertainment

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – The Shiselweni Region’s creative scene took centre stage on Saturday as artists, performers and cultural groups competed for recognition at the NACA Regional Festival held during Shiselweni Day. The festival, hosted at King Sobhuza II Memorial Stadium, gave NACA nominees an opportunity to perform before an audience before the regional […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MALAGWANE– Mandisa Mamba has made it clear that social media criticism will not dictate how she expresses herself, following a controversial Luju Festival performance that sparked a heated online debate. The R&B singer stood firmly behind her artistic identity on Saturday when she took to the stage at Farm 443, where she […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – The Shiselweni Region turned into a busy cultural hub on Saturday, 8 August, as artists, cultural groups and community leaders gathered for Shiselweni Day, bringing performances, competitions and a colourful march to the region. The programme began with a march through Nhlangano towards King Sobhuza Memorial Stadium, with Eswatini National […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI— A career dedicated to shaping Eswatini’s choral music scene received recognition on Saturday when Bokamoso Arts Institute honoured seasoned choral leader and advocate Dr Hugh Magagula during its Lost In Music Concert at Esibayeni Lodge. Magagula’s recognition placed the spotlight on a figure whose work has extended beyond the conductor’s podium […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – It can trend too, traditional attires and dances, language and cultural celebrations, Eswatini’s heritage is finding a new audience in a place where trends move at the speed of a scroll social media. For a younger generation that spends much of its time on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – Back then music has never been easier to access but now with a smartphone and an internet connection, listeners can stream songs from almost anywhere in the world within seconds. Yet despite the convenience of digital platforms, people continue to buy tickets, travel to venues and gather in large numbers […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s music scene had another moment to celebrate as Nothando Hlophe walked away with the coveted Song of the Year award at the BASADI in Music Awards. The win marks a significant milestone for Hlophe, whose music continues to resonate with audiences and establish her as one of the voices […]

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI BUHLEN –Veteran Eswatini musician Mshikishi Mndzebele brought energy and entertainment to the Eswatini International Trade Fair Activation at Buhleni Plaza, delivering a lively performance that attracted the attention of attendees. Mndzebele, popularly known as Mshikishi, performed one of his songs during the ongoing activation, entertaining members of the community alongside Gogo and […]