BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE— It keeps getting better and better. This refers to the line-up of the debut Musik Festivista festival, which will be held on Sunday.
The festival will be held at Ka-Langa Stadium in Siteki. DJ Kwenzie, a liSwati now based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, has been added to the heavyweight lineup.
This new development was announced by the main organiser of the show, AwesomeX Events, Banele Dlamini. He will be joining the line-up for the day, which includes: Sir Trill (SA), Sha Sha (ZIM), Blaq Diamond (SA), DJ PH (SA), Lemon & Herb (SA), The Bishops (SZL), MBO (SZL), Zulu D (SZL), AyaCity (SZL), Lubonjeni DJs, Njebza, Immortal 7, Sweet De Shandis, Que 3, Mabee, Mastermind, and Bandora Da DJ.
The 25-year-old DJ specialises in Amapiano, Afrobeats, Afrotech, and house music. He boasts eight years of experience in the industry. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Mbabane, DJ Kwenzie has emerged as a dynamic force in the world of electronic music. With a deep-rooted passion for the craft and unparalleled energy on the decks, he has become a household name in the heart of Taiwan, where he currently resides in the bustling city of Kaohsiung.
One of the pivotal moments in DJ Kwenzie’s career was his headline performance at the renowned S2O Taiwan, an epic music festival that drew electronic music lovers from far and wide. In addition to his festival triumphs, DJ Kwenzie holds the esteemed position of resident DJ at Cijin Sunset Beach, Lighthouse KHH, and Brickyard, where he continues to shape the nightlife in Kaohsiung. His sets transport audiences to a musical wonderland, bridging cultures through his eclectic selection and unique musical vision.
The festival was founded by Ncamiso Mavuso to spur economic and musical revitalization in the country’s most neglected areas. The festival seeks to stimulate a Native-Led Advocacy Campaign to promote music equity and create economic opportunity for upcoming artists and local communities in Eswatini. In partnership with the arts industry, the ‘Musik Festivista’ will take place every year for the next five years.
The family-oriented show, which will also have kids’ activities on the day, is Eswatini’s latest effort to address music’s inequities by creating opportunities for our emerging generation of artists through an annual series of world-class live events. Showcasing the best of Eswatini to the world, these events will produce a world-class experience for fun lovers, fans, and artists alike and build local capacity within host regions across the country. Dlamini shared with this publication that the event will feature eight (8) upcoming artists from across the country performing their own musical productions during the show’s prime-time slots.
The MCs of the day will be Nhlanhla “Mzekezeke” Matsebula, Detroit Emmah, and Sinnour (Hypeman and Dancer).
Tickets are available at all Shoprite stores nationwide and can also be purchased online via Computicket at this link: https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/lubombo-musik-festivista-e5MOY6.
General Admission: E150.
VIP (E350) will get you access to a private bar, a private toilet, strict security, and secure parking.
VVIP (E3000) will give you the pleasure of: seating with artists, a light meal, both drinks, a private bar and waiter, a private toilet, secure parking, strict security, air conditioning, and no queue at the gate. It’s worth noting that it won’t be sold at the gate.
At the gate, General Admission (E200)
It is worth noting that the organisers have ensured patrons of tight security on the day and that the venue has enough parking spaces for music lovers to enjoy the show.
