Category: Entertainment

BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) NGCULWINI— A young content creator from Ngculwini is turning pain into purpose as he navigates identity, fame and healing through his online persona, Luyanda waZwide. At just 21, Yandiswa Jele, known online as Luyanda waZwide, is a rising digital personality from the Manzini region with about 100 000 followers on TikTok, […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MBABANE— The OGF Poetry Awards, is expanding its impact by creating opportunities for poets and strengthening the creative industry in Eswatini. Established in 2025, the awards were created to address gaps in the local poetry space. “The OGF Poetry Awards were born out of a deep recognition that while Eswatini has […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MBABANE— Lindokuhle Mukelo is a young content creator using his platform to build confidence and inspire young people in Mbabane, Eswatini. Mukelo was raised by his grandmother, who played a key role in shaping his character “I was raised by my grandmother who taught me respect” he said. He added that […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) DURBAN— Gospel singer Nothando Hlophe shared a deeply personal journey of faith during a heartfelt interview on Sunday, 11 April 2026, on Gagasi FM’s Morning Devotion with Linda Sibiya. The interview centred on her spiritual connection with God, where host Linda Sibiya asked when she chose to follow her faith. Nothando […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) EKUDZENI – Nonsikelelo Dlamini, popularly known as Ntsiki we Okapi, is fast becoming one of Eswatini’s most talked about digital creators through her unique and fearless content. At just 21 years old, Ntsiki, a content creator with over 100 000 followers on TikTok, rose to popularity through her bold use of […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – The arts and culture sector has received a significant boost following the official unveiling of a modern mobile sound system by the ENCAC at its offices in Manzini, marking a major step toward strengthening festivals, live performances and creative industry growth across the country. The unveiling took place on April […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE(INTERN) MALKERNS — From its debut in 2022 to its upcoming fifth edition in 2026, the Makoti Festival has steadily grown into one of Eswatini’s most anticipated cultural and entertainment gatherings, celebrated for blending music, fashion, and identity on one vibrant stage. Launched on April 23, 2022, at the Malkerns Country Club, the […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA(INTERN) MBABANE – Swati artist Sancheziey underwent the Kubutseka on April 12, 2026, at KaMgadlela Engabezweni Royal Kraal, marking a transformative moment in his journey as an Umgidvo musician. Rooted in the sounds of Umgidvo, Sancheziey has always positioned himself as a cultural storyteller. However, his recent Kubutseka experience marks a powerful transition […]