By Phumzile Ndlovu
MBABANE – A Celebration of Local Excellence!
Grammy Award-winning, Eswatini-born global sensation MANANA will make a triumphant return home to headline the Made in Eswatini Consumer Fair on Friday, 25th April 2025, alongside Swati music icon SANDS, in what promises to be a powerful celebration of Swazi pride, creativity, and commerce.
Born Ndumiso Manana widely known for his Grammy-winning writing on Burna Boy’s hit “Time Flies” from the album Twice As Tall, brings with him the spirit of global excellence rooted in local identity. Sharing the stage is SANDS (born Sandziso Matsebula), the golden boy of Swazi music who broke barriers and made SiSwati fashionable with his mega-hit “Tigi.” Between them, the two artists embody the best of what Eswatini music offers to the world.
The Made in Eswatini Consumer Fair, hosted by visionary lifestyle brand A Peculiar People, was officially launched by Mayor of Mbabane, His Worship Thulani Mkhonto, in the presence of Municipal CEO Gciniwe Fakudze and Chairman of A Peculiar People, Melusi Zox Dlamini. Their collective vision is to position Mbabane as a hub for local innovation and economic empowerment.
Vendor registration was launched by the Honorable Member of Parliament (MP) Mbabane West Welcome Dlamini, who was in the presence of Eswatini Consumer Association Chairman Bongani Bhanyaza Mdluli.
The initiative received national backing from the Honorable Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Manqoba Khumalo, reinforcing its significance as a catalyst for citizen-driven economic growth Adding royal prestige to the event, Her Royal Highness Princess Sakhizwe proudly announced the venue—Dr Sishayi Road, Mbabane City—and revealed that over 140 proudly Swazi brands will be participating.
From fashion and food to music and entrepreneurship, the event will showcase the vibrancy of local enterprise and talent. More than a fair, this is a cultural movement—fueled by a new generation of thinkers, doers, and creators reshaping the Eswatini economy from the inside out.
The stage is set. The stars are aligned. Swati pride takes center stage on Friday, 25th April 2025.
Prepared by Melusi Zox Dlamini Chairman of A Peculiar People
For media inquiries and sponsorships opportunities, please contact:
Made In Eswatini Consumer Fair Event Coordinator – Yolanda Stewart 78718970
