BY SIPHOSETHU MABUZA
MANZINI– Jackets and blankets may have been the order of the night at EITF 2026, but the cold quickly became an afterthought when Eemoh took to the stage and had the crowd singing back to him.
The Eswatini International Trade Fair grounds came alive as the South African artist launched into his set, with fans responding almost immediately to the opening notes of ‘Ngshuthen’.
What began as a performance soon turned into a conversation between the artist and his audience, with sections of the crowd singing along to the lyrics and matching Eemoh’s energy.
The momentum continued with ‘Vula Sekele’, one of the songs that drew an even louder response from the crowd. Phones went up, voices grew louder and the chilly evening seemed to matter less as fans sang along to a song they clearly knew.
But beyond the noise and excitement, Eemoh appeared particularly struck by the diversity of the audience connecting with his music. Speaking after the performance, the artist said he enjoyed his time on stage despite the cold, highlighting the crowd’s ability to sing his songs almost word for word. The response also reflected the cross-generational appeal of his music, with both younger and older audience members joining in during his set.
For an artist performing at a busy trade fair where entertainment competes with a range of activities for the public’s attention, the reaction offered a clear indication that his music had found its audience.
Eemoh’s performance added another lively moment to the EITF 2026 entertainment programme, as visitors gathered around the stage to enjoy a night that was less about the temperatures and more about the music. By the end of the set, one thing was clear: the cold may have brought the jackets, but Eemoh brought the sing-along.
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