By Phumzile Ndlovu
MALKERNS – Don’t miss your chance to win one of 30 tickets to the highly anticipated Makoti Festival by transacting on Instacash!
To enter the competition, participants must conduct any transaction on Instacash from yesterday until April 22, 2025, and share a screenshot of the SMS notification with their balance hidden. This exciting opportunity was confirmed by the festival’s director, Thembinkosi Mthethwa.
A random raffle draw will take place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 3 PM, where the winners will be announced.
The fourth edition of the Makoti Festival is set to take place on April 26, 2025, at the Malkerns Country Club, with gates opening at 11 AM.
This year’s impressive lineup of performing artists includes:
– Dr. Rebecca Malope (South Africa’s Gospel Legend)
– Lizha James (Mozambique’s Queen of Afro-beat)
– Khuzani “uGatsheni” Ndlovu(Maskandi Powerhouse)
– Phumla Music
– Ntate Stunna (Lesotho)
– Khumagadi (Botswana)
– Gogo Mpila
– King Kanga
– Young Zesh
– Shongwe Ne Khuphuka (Legendary Gospel Ensemble)
– Siyinqaba
Additionally, the festival will feature a stellar lineup of DJs, including:
– Young Love
– DJ MBO
– Master P
– The Bishop
– Culolam
– Sbu The Drum DJ
– Nelson X
– Lady Zee
– UrcousinPhayo
– DJ Tseko (Lesotho)
– DJ Mekonko (Lesotho)
– DJ Supaman (Mozambique)
Since its inception in April 2022, the Makoti Festival has experienced significant growth, with media launches held in three different countries last month. Media activations took place in South Africa (Mbombela), Lesotho, and Mozambique (Maputo).
Tickets for the festival are available through platforms such as Howler, Computicket, Mojaticket, and the official website, www.makotifestival.com. Ticket prices are as follows: General Admission is E300, while VIP Tickets are E500. Tickets can also be purchased via MoMo through MTN Eswatini, with a step-by-step guide provided for convenience.
The Makoti Festival is designed to be a family-oriented event that celebrates Eswatini culture. It honors modern women, including both married and unmarried individuals, as well as young girls aspiring to embrace their identity as makotis. The festival will feature various activities, including fashion and food stalls, along with live performances showcasing trendy fashion for women of all ages.
This year’s festival promises to be an exciting and culturally enriching experience for attendees, highlighting the vibrant traditions and contemporary expressions of Eswatini culture.
