BY NELIWE NGUBANE (INTERN)
SIPHOFANENI— Rising local artist Young Zesh delivered one of the memorable performances of the weekend when he performed alongside South African rap heavyweight Big Zulu during the Zulu D Birthday Celebration Mega Escape & Spin Fiesta held at Roviera Lodge in Siphofaneni.
The two-day celebration, which took place on May 22 and 23, attracted hundreds of music and spinning enthusiasts from across Eswatini and neighbouring South Africa. Headlined by Big Zulu on the Saturday night, the event blended music, entertainment and spinning culture into what became an electrifying weekend experience.
Young Zesh said performing on the same stage as Big Zulu was a dream come true and one of the biggest moments of his career so far.
“Performing alongside Big Zulu was honestly a dream come true for me. Seeing the crowd sing along to his biggest songs while I was sharing that stage with him was a powerful feeling,” said Young Zesh.
He added that the atmosphere throughout the performance was unforgettable and motivated him to continue pushing his music career further.
“The energy was unbelievable, and it reminded me how far music can connect people. It motivated me even more to keep pushing and representing where I come from,” he said.
The artist revealed that his favourite moment of the night came when fans sang along word for word as the atmosphere inside the venue became electric.
“My favourite moment was definitely when the whole crowd started singing word for word and the atmosphere just became electric. Looking across and seeing Big Zulu enjoying the moment too made it very special for me. That’s a moment I’ll never forget,” he said.
Fans played a major role in lifting the performance, according to Young Zesh, who praised supporters for their energy and enthusiasm throughout the night.
“The fans gave me so much energy last night. Hearing people sing along, scream, dance and show real love pushed me to give everything on that stage. Moments like that remind me why I do music, because the supporters are the heart of everything,” he said.
Beyond the excitement of the performance, Young Zesh said sharing a stage with an established artist like Big Zulu taught him valuable lessons about humility, discipline and audience connection.
“Sharing a stage with someone as big as Big Zulu taught me the importance of humility, discipline and connecting with the people. He carries himself like a true leader, and seeing how he handles the crowd and respects the fans inspired me a lot as an artist,” he said.
The performance marked another important step for the fast-rising entertainer, who promised fans that bigger projects and performances were still on the way.
“Fans should expect bigger music, more performances and more unforgettable moments from Young Zesh. Last night was only the beginning. I’m working hard, growing every day, and there are exciting collaborations and projects coming soon. The mission now is to take the movement even further,” he said
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