BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – Not just once, but six times!
Local Hip-Hop artist Young Zesh has been nominated six times for the National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA).The most anticipated eight NACA Awards will be held on 14 December 2024 at Esibayeni Lodge.
Young Zesh, born Mzwandile Comfort Ginindza (23), is from Somnjalose. He is the brains behind the record-breaking song titled KaKhoza.
To vote, send NACA to +18622034403 via WhatsApp & follow the prompt. Voting closes on 12 December 2024. Each vote costs E2.
He has been nominated for the following:
- Outstanding Hip Hop Artist
- Outstanding Album
- Outstanding Song (KaKhoza)
- Outstanding Artist
- Outstanding music video (KaKhoza)
- Outstanding Afro Pop/Soul Artist.
The countdown is on for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, dance, and art. Whether you’re a fan of traditional Sibhaca dance or modern hip hop, the NACAs have something for everyone. As the buzz around the NACAs continues to grow, artists and cultural figures across Eswatini are eagerly awaiting the awards ceremony.
When reached for comment, Ginindza shared with this publication that he is pleading for the public to keep voting for him.
Young Zesh launched his second album titled Lwandiso at Mdzimba View Shisanyama Ezulwini, which is his hometown, on 2 November 2024. He dropped his first album, titled Ligcebesha, in July 2022.
He dropped his latest song, titled ‘Ungangikhaleli,’ which translates to ‘Don’t cry for me,’ in February this year. It was produced by Liz Harris. Mixed and mastered by Sean Cast HQ. He dropped his first album, titled Ligcebesha, in July 2022.
Early this month, his music was announced to be now available on Eswatini MTN CallerTunez. Five of his songs are now available on MTN CallerTunez; these are titled KaKhoza, Liphasela, Bacolele, Ungangikhaleli, Wena, and Sivumeleni. Each song has its own code.
He has performed at the MTN Bushfire Festival 2023, and this year he performed at the Standard Bank Luju Food and Lifestyle Festival in August.
