BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
EZULWINI – The rain did not stop South African jazz artist Zoe Modiga, if anything she gave great energetic performance.
She was the main headliner for the fourth edition of the Divas Concert yesterday (8 December 2024). The concert was held at Happy Valley Garden. The concert was presented by New Life Entertainment.
Modiga took to the stage just after 7:30 pm, dressed in a glittering green coat, an orange dress, and finished her look with orange sneakers, which she accessorised with metal emafahlawawane. She gave an energetic performance with her live band and also engaged with the crowd as she twice jumped off the stage and sang among the patrons from the general section to the VIP section, which delighted fans. A few minutes into her performance, it started raining, which did not stop the jazz star.
Mvelo Tsabedze who performed with South African singer rapper Sjava last December took to the stage just before the headliner and proved that Eswatini has talent with her powerful vocal cords.
Gospel artist Buhle Matsenjwa, who performed earlier, got the patrons on their feet with her performance, which was enjoyed by many.
Other artists who graced the stage included MTN Bushfire Firefly finalist Stella Jacobs,
The star-studded and all-female line-up also included Beezae, Rina, Leebombo, Buhle, Hailey, Tengesihle Gwebu, and DJ Lady Cream. The hosts were MCs Ur Gal Zed, born Zee Masuku, and Zindzi Thwala.
It is worth mentioning that the last three concerts were held at the George Hotel in Manzini. The first Divas concert was headlined by South African artist Berita; the second edition was Kelly Khumalo; and last year it was headlined by Amanda Black.
Last year’s edition was held at The George Hotel Gardens on 3 December 2023. It was supported by local artists, namely Velemiseni, Floewe, Nomalungelo, Khole, Iya, Mvelo, Nothando Hlophe, and Phathwakahle.
It is worth mentioning that NewLife Entertainment is also behind the success of the growing Makoti Festival brand, which was held this year in April at The Malkerns Country Club. This year was the third edition.
(Pictures by New Life Entertainment)
