BY NOSIPHO MABUZA
SIDVOKODVO – Postponed, not cancelled!
The highly anticipated fifth edition of the Diva’s Concert has been postponed to a date that will be announced soon. Originally set for August 31, 2025, the music celebration will still take place at The Olive Country Lodge in Sidvokodvo, with organisers promising an even grander experience.
Festival Director Thembinkosi Mthethwa, speaking yesterday afternoon, reassured fans that the decision was made with their best interests in mind. “We have decided to postpone this year’s edition of the Diva’s Concert, but we promise it will be worth the wait. We’ll be announcing a new date very soon. The venue remains the same,” he said.
Mthethwa added that the extra time will allow organisers to deliver an elevated, unforgettable experience. “From sound and staging to the line-up and overall atmosphere, we want every moment to be nothing short of spectacular,” he explained.
For those needing ticket or accommodation refunds, requests can be emailed to [newlife.ent18@gmail.com](mailto:newlife.ent18@gmail.com). The Festival Director also hinted at possible surprises and encouraged the public to keep an eye on the official Diva’s Concert social media pages for the latest announcements.
The Diva’s Concert is renowned for honouring women in music while spotlighting powerful, genre-defying talent from Eswatini and beyond.
The first phase of this year’s line-up is already brimming with star power. Leading the bill is South African jazz legend Siphokazi Maraqana, beloved for her 2007 hit Amacala and celebrated for her numerous awards, including a South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Newcomer. Joining her is multi-talented DJ, producer, and TV personality DJ Zinhle Jiyane Mohosana, who will also headline an all-female DJ line-up.
Also confirmed are:
Nothando Hlophe – Eswatini’s gospel powerhouse.
Floewe Dladla – Iconic soul legend.
Velemseni Ndzimandze – Rising Afro-soul sensation.
Cleopatra Methula – Eswatini’s country music queen.
Originelle (Makhosazana Thwala)– Bold hip-hop voice.
Sarnilo (Samketi Ntando Dlamini) – Afro-fusion artistblending siSwati and Chichewa.
The female DJ line-up will feature ;Trend Twins, DJ Lady Cream, Ndumz\_DJ, Ash, ItsAllBlaq+, Lady Zee, Wassabee, and DJ Expo.
Tickets & Looking Ahead
Tickets remain available via Howler, Computicket, MoMo, and Moja Ticket, priced at E250 (General Access) and E550 (VIP Experience).
Last year’s fourth edition, hosted at Happy Valley Gardens in Ezulwini, featured South African sensation Zoe Modiga alongside a stellar local line-up. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Diva’s Concert, organisers promise it will be the biggest celebration yet.
For updates, follow Diva’s Concert on social media.
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