Category: Entertainment

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI – The Eswatini music landscape is celebrating a major collaborative milestone as melodic artist Cool Drop, born Mancoba Mndzebele, unites with a powerhouse lineup of homegrown talent for his debut studio project, Emakhaya. Officially released on January 23, 2026, the 10-track album highlights a deep sense of community and artistic synergy. […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s gospel heavyweights are set to take center stage in what promises to be a historic spiritual gathering in Mbombela. Award-winning powerhouses Nothando Hlophe and Linda Dlamini are scheduled to light up  the Tri-Nations Gospel Music Concert on Easter Friday, April 3, 2026. The concert serves as a cornerstone of […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE NHLANGANO – Driven by a hunger to tell the stories of the streets, local lyricist Mongi Penuel Simelane, better known as Cedric, is making waves with a sound that brings the raw energy of Shiselweni to the forefront. Known to many by his nickname Skuva, the rapper has transformed from a high […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE – Eswatini’s music scene is buzzing as As 4 Jerry P’s latest motivational single, ‘Inkhanyeti,’ continues its unstoppable streak, officially soaring past the 35 000 views mark on YouTube, since its official release on December 12, 2025. The track has enjoyed a rapid rise, following the massive success of his breakthrough […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MBABANE- Eswatini’s gospel powerhouse Nothando Hlophe has achieved a historic milestone as the first solo gospel artist in the country to surpass 4 million streams on Spotify with her hit single, “Methodist Medley.” The song’s success extends far beyond Spotify, having also garnered over 7 million views on YouTube. “Methodist Medley” is […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MALKERNS– Vendors and entrepreneurs, here is your chance to capitalize on one of Eswatini’s most vibrant cultural events. Trader applications for the highly anticipated 5th Edition of the Makoti Festival officially opened on Monday, January 19, 2026 and will remain open until March 15, 2026. Festival Director Thembinkosi Mthethwa confirmed the start […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– Renowned South African music heavyweight DJ Tira is billed to light up the much-anticipated event, “A Night With DJ Tira,” at the Xchange Lounge & Shisanyama on February 20, 2026. Known as “Malume” to his legion of fans, the Afrotainment boss is expected to transform the Ngwane Park leisure spot into […]

BY GCWALISILE MHLABANE MANZINI– The OGF (Optimistic Generation Forever) Movement is officially breathing new life into the local dramatic arts scene as they move into the next phase of their theatre group’s revival. Following a highly anticipated “Call for Actors,” registration has officially closed, and the focus now shifts to the 12 selected actors and […]