BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – As We celebrate the birth of Christ tomorrow with a seven-colour feast, our famous Shisanyama and exchanging gifts with our families, let’s remember the less fortunate. Invite neighbours or friends you know are alone during this time of the year and break bread with them to celebrate the most globally celebrated holiday of the year, Christmas.
From us at Eswatini Positive News have a blessed Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
We reached out to a few local entertainers to send out their well wishes during this time of the year. This is what they had to say;
SONGSTRESS NOMALUNGELO DLADLA
Christmas, to me, is a sacred pause— a time when the world collectively exhales, and for a brief moment, love takes centre stage. It’s not just about the gifts or the festivities; it’s about the gift of presence—being fully immersed in the warmth of family, the nostalgia of old traditions, and the hope of renewal. It’s a day that whispers to us, reminding us to appreciate life’s simple joys and to extend grace to ourselves and others.
Christmas at my home is a symphony of laughter, music, and food shared with loved ones. I’ll admit it’s become quieter as the kids have grown up and aunties and gogos are no longer with us. But we still try to keep the sense of cooking together and being together. I love how I always end up with my extended family (fans and kind people who invite me to experience their lives during the festive.
COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST CLEOPATRA METHULA
Allow me to wish all emaSwati, including my dearest fans; fellow musicians, and my family, a happy and safe festive season! Thank you for being such a blessing in my music career. May your holidays be filled with joy, love, and happiness. Remember to lend a hand and share with those who may have nothing, with love and kindness; the same way we were taught by our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, whose coming down to earth in human form we celebrate. Once again, Merry Christmas and Happy, Blessed Festive.
COUNTRY MUSIC DUO DUSTY AND STONES
Well, we’re wishing everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. It’s time to be with our loved ones, a time to reflect on the year that this has been and to plan on the year that’s coming. Most importantly to our fans is to enjoy the festival responsibly. We appreciate the support we’ve been given by our fans throughout the year. More music in the coming year. Keep it green, Keep it Country!!!
LOCAL POET ANTHONIMASS MABASO
In this season of celebrating families and showing love to one another, I’d love to wish every family out there a safe Merry Christmas, full of fun and blessings as they show love to each other. Either by exchanging gifts or by spending quality time together. I believe this is the right time to reflect on the goodness of the Lord throughout 2024 as a family, and as the year comes to an end, I want to wish everyone a year of peace and endless blessings. Love and light to all your desires of 2025.
DJ AND PHOTOGRAPHER SLOTTA DLAMINI
Whether you’re a CEO or a couch enthusiast, a student or a seasoned pro; today is your day to hit pause on the hustle and soak up the magic. Put down the spread sheets, the laundry lists, and the endless notifications. Instead, grab a cosy seat, a warm drink (or an ice-cold oros, and let joy be your only agenda. Today, no diets, no deadlines, just delicious moments of pure you-time. Remember: The world can wait, but this moment of peace and joy. It’s yours to savour. Wishing you a day that feels like a warm hug from the universe. Now go on, eat, laugh, and live like you’re the main character of a holiday movie.
ESWATINI TELEVISION AUTHORITY SENIOR MARKETING COMMUNICATION AND BRAND OFFICER (SMCBO) NOMCEBO MALINGA
As we have entered this festive season, let us remember to cherish the things that make our Kingdom unique and beautiful. From the vibrant spirit of Incwala, to the warmth and fellowship of Christmas, may we all embrace the joy and abundance that this time of year brings. As we gather with friends and family, let us also take a moment to reflect on the past year and the blessings that we have received. May the spirit of the holidays guide us towards a brighter, more prosperous future for Eswatini. May the warmth of the holidays fill your hearts and homes with love and peace. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, a wonderful, joyous, festive season, and Happy New Year to you all!
ESWATINI TELEVISION AUTHORITY (ESTVA) PRESENTER NOKUPHILA MASANGANE
It’s all fun and games ’til Santa checks the naughty list Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
