Category: Entertainment

BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN) MALKERNS– The Makoti Festival continues to solidify its reputation as the region’s premier cultural destination, remaining the go-to event for music lovers, fashion enthusiasts, and those seeking an unparalleled atmosphere of unity. Following the phenomenal success of previous years, excitement for the milestone fifth edition is at an all-time high, with […]

BY ZINHLE DLAMINI MBABANE – Born in 2002 in Ngculwini, Manzini, Mandlenkhosi Groening is not just passionate about poetry, he is poetry. While many poets find their voice on stage, Groening discovered that his power lies not in recitation, but in writing. After deep introspection, he realized that spoken word was not his strongest medium. […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MBABANE – Ollie’s Craft has officially rebranded to ‘Artisan Chapters’, signalling a transformative new era for local poet Olive Madzinane, widely known as ‘Ollie the Poet’. This shift in identity was formally unveiled this past Saturday, 28 February, during the vibrant ‘Poetry In Style – Dinner In Style Edition’ held at […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA (INTERN) MANZINI– Art is not merely an occupation for Mncobi Mndzebele; it is a destiny that began with a silent prayer in 2015. This visionary has transformed that early aspiration into a flourishing international career, captivating global audiences with a signature style defined by nothing more than simple ballpoint ink and the […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MALKERNS– As the excitement surrounding the 2026 MTN Bushfire Firefly competition reaches a fever pitch, one name has emerged as a symbol of the fresh, evolving sound of Eswatini: Sanele Muzi Shiba, professionally known as ‘Sugar’. Having been officially unveiled as part of the competition’s Top 20 finalists on 23 February 2026, […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE EZULWINI– Nightlife enthusiasts in the Kingdom are bracing for a high-octane experience as Mdzimba View Shisanyama prepares to host its highly anticipated ‘Ladies Night’ event on 2 April 2026. The event features a headline performance by South African music powerhouse DJ Maphorisa born Themba Sonnyboy Sekowe. DJ Maphorisa is a prolific South […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE– Eswatini’s rapidly ascending music sensation, As 4 Jerry P, recently took another major leap in his career, sitting down for an exclusive interview on the influential South African radio station, Ligwalagwala FM. Hosted by the legendary broadcaster Dumi “Madumane” Simelane, the conversation provided listeners with a window into the creative mind […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE– The Kingdom of Eswatini is buzzing with pride as gospel powerhouse Nothando Hlophe secures a major nomination for the upcoming 2026 Metro FM Music Awards. Hlophe has been officially nominated in the Best Gospel Album category for her latest project, A New Dawn. This nomination places her among the elite in […]