BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE — The Makoti Festival is expanding its reach beyond Eswatini, with media activations planned in South Africa (Mbombela), Lesotho, and Mozambique (Maputo).
The first stop for the media activation will be in South Africa, taking place in Mbombela on March 13, 2025. The second activation will occur in Mozambique, specifically in Maputo, on March 20, 2025, followed by the final stop in Lesotho on March 28, 2025.
This initiative was confirmed by the festival’s director, Thembinkosi Mthethwa, who mentioned that they are also exploring opportunities in additional countries in the future. It is worth mentioning that last year that Makoti team also had media activations at the mentioned countries.
The fourth edition of the Makoti Festival is scheduled for April 26, 2025, at the Malkerns Country Club.
This year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of Eswatini culture, featuring a line-up of renowned artists, including South African gospel legend Dr. Rebecca Malope, Mozambique’s queen of Afro-beat Lizha James, and South African Maskandi powerhouse Khuzani “uGatsheni” Ndlovu. Other performers include Ntate Stunna, Gogo Mpila, Kinga Kanga, Young Zesh (NACA 2024 Outstanding Afro-pop artist), and the legendary gospel ensemble Shongwe Ne Khuphuka.
Additionally, 11 local DJs will perform, bringing diverse sounds to the festival. The line-up includes;
– Young Love
– DJ MBO
– Master P
– The Bishop
– Culolam
– Sbu The Drum DJ
– Nelson X
– Lady Zee
– UrcousinPhayo
– DJ Tseko
