Category: Entertainment

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– For Sibusiso Shongwe, family is not necessarily about sharing a surname or DNA. Sometimes, he suggests, it is about the people who stay when things fall apart. That idea sits at the heart of Family Blood, the latest 10-track EP by the multi-talented creative popularly known as Bless LePoet, formerly Yung […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– Music does not stop making money when an artist leaves the stage. For creatives, a song can find another life in films, television, advertisements, video games and social media content — but understanding how to get paid for that use is where the business of music comes in. This was among […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– From childhood storytelling in Bulawayo to seeing her written work move towards the screen, acclaimed author, storyteller and screenwriter Sue Nyathi has had a long relationship with the stories she creates. Nyathi shared her journey during a fireside conversation titled “From Page to Screen” at the ESWACOS Business Seminar, exploring how […]

…two new commercial radio licences awarded …stations given 12 months to go live …new broadcasters to create opportunities for youth and local talent BY NELIWE NGUBANE EZULWINI– The sound of radio in Eswatini is about to get louder, fresher and more competitive, with two new commercial stations preparing to join the country’s broadcasting landscape. SakhaLive […]

BY NELIWE NGUBANE LUDZIDZINI – From once marching among the maidens to returning as a mother and entertainer, Eswatini singer and actress Nomzamo “Zaza” Dlamini made a heartfelt return to the Umhlanga Reed Dance, reconnecting with a cultural celebration that holds a special place in her heart. Zaza was spotted at the Ludzidzini Royal Residence […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– After a weekend that has already seen gospel music, South African sounds and crowd favourites take over the stage, South African artist Eemoh will be next in line to add to the entertainment buzz at the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2026. The trade fair’s entertainment programme has already offered audiences […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– South African DJ and producer DJ Tira made another appearance in Eswatini this week, returning to the stage at the ongoing Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2026 after performing in the country earlier this month. Tira’s EITF performance comes less than a month after he was in Eswatini for the Manzini […]

BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA MANZINI– South African singing duo the Qwabe Twins brought their sound to the Eswatini International Trade Fair (EITF) 2026 on Monday, following their appearance at the Umhlanga Reed Dance over the weekend. The twins were among the performers who took to the stage during the ongoing trade fair, adding a musical touch […]