BY NELIWE NGUBANE
MALKERNS – The wait is finally over. After hours of speculation, endless social media guesses and mounting excitement, Eswatini Farmers Market 2026 has unveiled South African music sensation Zee Nxumalo as one of its headline acts, sending the internet into a frenzy.
For days, Farmers Market Director Mbekezile “Culolam” Dlamini kept fans on the edge of their seats, teasing that a major announcement would be made at exactly 2pm. The only clues he had dropped were the event date – 10 October 2026 – and the venue, Malkerns Country Club, leaving supporters scrambling to connect the dots.
The mystery deepened on Wednesday night when Zee Nxumalo shared her latest gig guide on Facebook. Among the list of performances was a booking in Swaziland on 10 October, immediately fuelling speculation that she was the mystery artist. Social media timelines were flooded with predictions, with many convinced the dots had finally connected.
True to his word, at exactly 2pm, Dlamini ended the suspense with a colourful announcement that instantly got fans talking.
“Mzala Siyakwaz, Skhula nawe…. our very own ZEE NXUMALO will be part of our headliners of the Eswatini Farmers Market 2026.”
The announcement has been warmly received by music lovers, many of whom had been eagerly waiting for the first artist reveal since organisers announced the return of the lifestyle festival.
Zee Nxumalo has rapidly become one of South Africa’s fastest-rising stars, carving out a name for herself with her infectious vocals and chart-topping Amapiano hits. Her collaborations with some of the genre’s biggest producers and artists have earned her millions of streams across digital platforms, making her one of the most sought-after performers on the African music scene.
Known for her energetic stage presence and fashionable image, the singer continues to dominate festival line-ups across Southern Africa. Her inclusion in this year’s Eswatini Farmers Market is expected to attract fans from across the region.
Set for 10 October 2026 at Malkerns Country Club, the Eswatini Farmers Market promises another unforgettable blend of music, food, culture and lifestyle experiences. With the first headliner now officially out of the bag, anticipation is already building over which stars will be unveiled next.
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