By Lindekile Mntjali
MBABANE – Mark Swag and Ikleri, in partnership with SwaziBoy, SoFresh, Sundeck, and Jenny, will host a block party at the underground parking lot at Cardo Square in Ngwane Park on May 25, 2024.
This was confirmed by Shiggy Mbewe, when speaking to this publication, that it will be a fun-filled day to enjoy music, food, conversation, games, or dance in order to get to know others in the neighborhood.
According to Mbewe, this event is meant to bring together the youth of Eswatini at a venue that is deeply rooted in the culture of dance and music.
He said, “The underground parking fits the desired description and serves the purpose. This venue has all the amenities needed to host a successful event, even in bad weather. Rain or no rain, the underground parking is secure and shielded from any bad weather. This venue has ablutions and enough ventilation to prevent the suffocating of people inside.”
The entertainment of this event will be characterised by high-energy performers, DJs, dancers, and graffiti artists. The performers will be accompanied by a thumping sound system with high-level lighting and graphics from big LED screens to give an adrenaline boost.
Mbewe revealed that they will also get a chance to educate people about PREP and PEP through roadshows, which will be held prior to the show. This will allow them to be prepared whenever they want to engage in sexual activities or to take PEP after risky exposure if they did not use a condom. This will be done keeping in mind that they are the most likely to get HIV infections as they are mostly free and engage in a lot of sexual activities in college, or those who are still at home, and young adults who stay alone in flats. He further stated that the exposure of this group to HIV and STIs needs some drastic attention by the health sector. So, PREP and PEP are both very key in helping their communities prevent contracting HIV.
There will also be competitions such as football juggling, skateboarding, and dance, and a three-point shootout will also be part of the activities of the day. There are different prices to be won, and they include E1 000 for the winning team in the skateboarding competition, E3 000 for the dancing competition, and E1 000 for winning the ball juggling competition. If you think you have what it takes, this is your chance.
Every participant is to pay E100 for the early bird, and tickets are already available at SmartTicket.
