BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – If you have been longing to see Uncle Waffles, who is the most sought-after DJ globally, perform live, here is your chance!
Mark your calendar because she will be performing at the Albert Millin Pop Sunday in Mbabane on May 26.
The globetrotting DJ posted on her Instagram page about the local show, which will be in Mbabane, much to the excitement of her fans, who will get a chance to see her perform live in the country. The show, dubbed Pop Sunday Dragon’s Den, is scheduled to kick off at 11am until 10pm.
To purchase tickets, one can go to www.proticket.co.sz.
Early bird tickets cost E100 until Sunday, May 6, 2024. After Sunday, it will cost E150 and VIP is E300.
This was confirmed by one of the organisers of the show Martin Mkay 72, who shared with this publication that EmaSwati should come out and support one of their own as she will be performing in the country for the first time this year.
It is worth mentioning that last year, on May 23, Uncle Waffles shut down Mbabane with her performance at the same venue. She had just returned from touring Europe, the United States (US), and the Coachella Festival.
Fresh from releasing her new music, Wadibusa, last week, the 24-year-old DJ played at a packed outdoor House of Yanos in Bluoasis, Dubai, on the weekend.
Born Lungelihle Zwane, the Eswatini-born DJ and record producer is based in South Africa. She is noted for her work in the Amapiano genre and dance abilities, with Billboard describing her as the Princess of Amapiano. She has become a global brand, playing for European soccer stars and touring global stages, killing it on the decks.
In February, she also shut’ down London at her show, which was sold out and dubbed ‘We ‘Love Waffles London, in London, United Kingdom. The DJ, who boasts 2.5 million followers on Instagram, got the nod for her electrical performance from USA artist Kelly Rowland, who came up to her to give her a warm hug in appreciation of her set at the UnitedMasters Grammy Weekend Concert. Uncle Waffles, alongside Davido and Tokischa, were the headliners of the show. The concert was held at the Hollywood Palladium.
Uncle Waffles was featured in Rolling Stone magazine in December. According to one of her pages, Waffles has been recognised by Rolling Stones, Forbes, CNN Variety, The New York Times, and Complex UK for her insane accomplishments throughout 2023, spanning from Solace and Asylum Extended Playlist EP releases, Coachella performances, and sold-out shows in New York.
US star Beyoncé also played her Tanzania song on her recent Renaissance tour. Last April, she performed at the global festival Coachella and toured the US and Europe. She has become a global brand, playing for European soccer stars and touring global stages, killing it on her debut single, titled Tanzania, which reached number one and went platinum in South Africa. She has gained the attention of some of the world’s biggest names, including Canadian rapper Drake. The world got to know about DJ after Drake shared a photo of her and sent a shout-out to her. He did that twice. He first joined her on Instagram and called her a top DJ.
