Category: Entertainment

BY NOXOLO DLAMINI MHLANGATANE- Community members from Mhlangatane and surrounding areas are all invited to join the celebration of Sipho “Big Fish” Makhabane’s 60th birthday during a special Sports Day set to take place on Saturday, 25 July at Ntsinini Sports Ground, Mhlangatane. The event, which is free and open to the public, promises a […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – The cloud of speculation surrounding the authorship of the highly anticipated gospel song Mmeli Wami has finally lifted, with HRH Nothando Hlophe and songwriter Mzo Dlamini publicly affirming that the project is built on collaboration, mutual respect and rightful recognition. The clarification follows widespread social media allegations claiming that Hlophe […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBOMBELA – Eswatini rapper Lyrikal Busta has taken another step towards expanding his footprint beyond the kingdom after his newly released single, Sekulate, made an energetic live debut before a packed crowd at Mbombela Stadium on Saturday. The performance came just a day after the song’s official release on July 17, with […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – A TikTok preview that attracted more than 75 000 views in two days has turned into one of the biggest milestones in the career of Snapking an emerging Eswatini artist, culminating in the release of Amandla, a collaboration with Frans CEO SA and Princess Makhathini. The artist said the song […]

BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU MBABANE – Recognised for his leadership in festival management and artist development, Isidoro Pinto will represent Eswatini at the inaugural Mozambique Cultural and Creative Industries Summit (MICMZ), next week! The future of Africa’s creative economy lies in collaboration, innovation and the inclusion of diverse voices. As the continent continues to strengthen its […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE MBABANE – Siphosethu Mlotsa’s outstanding performance at the Dance World Cup in Dublin, Ireland, is proving that Eswatini’s young talent can compete with the world’s best, placing the Kingdom firmly on the international dance map. The young dancer made history after scoring 79.9 per cent and finishing 15th in the Junior Solo […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE  SOUTH AFRICA – South Africa has emerged as one of the biggest drivers of the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival’s growth, with 30 per cent of festivalgoers at the 2025 edition travelling from South Africa, prompting organisers to officially launch the 2026 festival in Johannesburg. The strategic launch, held at […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI – The main Manzini Regional Day celebrations have been rescheduled to 1 August 2026, with regional authorities unveiling a  programme that combines business, entertainment,  history and cultural activities. The change was announced by Manzini Regional Administrator Chief Gija during a press briefing held at the Regional Administrator’s Conference Room, where he […]