BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MALKERNS – On Friday, the excitement of the MTN Bushfire Firefly competition reached new heights with the announcement of the 10 finalists who will grace the eighth edition of this year’s Grand Finale, set to take place on April 24, 2025, at House on Fire.
The announcement was made during the 18th edition of the MTN Bushfire Launch, directed by Phiwo Dhlamini and Anakhondza Kunene. MTN Bushfire Project Manager Penny Bouwer confirmed the top 10 finalists and expressed gratitude to fans for their support: “Congratulations to the MTN Bushfire Firefly Top 10! We wish all of the participants the very best as they continue on their musical journey,” she stated.
Bouwer added, “Catch hot live performances by our Top 10 at the MTN Bushfire Firefly Grand Finale at House On Fire on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 7 PM. Enjoy grooving to Swati-South African Amapiano guest artist Zee Nxumalo, and get your dancing shoes on for one of Eswatini’s sizzling spinners, DJ Stickx. It’s going to be an epic show!”
It’s worth noting that the Top 3 artists will win a performance slot at the MTN Bushfire Festival, which will be held from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the beautiful Malandelas lawns.
MTN BUSHFIRE FIREFLY TOP 10 FINALISTS:
– ACE JULZ
– NELLY NOLL
– QUEKEY
– N KAY & SMALLY
– EMSTAR TEANIBA
– HAPKOO
– CELUMUSA
– HAILEY
– K DARROW
– WESS JUNE TEN
Eswatini’s own Zee Nxumalo has been confirmed as the artist to perform at the grand finale of the MTN Bushfire Firefly competition on April 24, 2025. This follows a successful “guess the artist” competition held by MTN Firefly earlier this month.
Doors will open at 7 PM, with tickets priced at E160. Attendees can expect an electrifying atmosphere with DJ Stickx spinning vibrant beats, setting the stage for a night filled with unforgettable performances.
The MTN Bushfire Firefly competition is not just a showcase of talent but also a crucial initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of musicians in Eswatini. The event encourages young artists to pursue their dreams, having already empowered over 100 emerging musicians since its inception. Many of these artists have gained local and international recognition through this platform.
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