BY FIONA MOTSA
MBABANE– A new concept in the arts fraternity is coming to Eswatini.
Known as Isintu Trends Music Festival, the festival has been hosted in the United Kingdom, Botswana, and Zimbabwe and for the first time, will be hosted in the Kingdom of Eswatini.
The event will be hosted by Isintu Trends, a United Kingdom-based organisation, and will be held at the Mbabane Theatre Club on March 25, 2023.
The event is aimed at contributing to the preservation of heritage and traditions.
Event Promoter Larry Mhlanga revealed to this reporter that the festival moved around different countries promoting indigenous music and instruments.
“The concept moves around different countries promoting indigenous music and instruments. This year, the festival will be held in Botswana on March 24 and then on March, 25, it will be hosted in Eswatini,” said Mhlanga.
Mhlanga further mentioned that various artists would showcase their talent on the theatre stage.
“The Isintu Festival will see a number of artists from across the region and local acts showcase their talents at the Mbabane Theatre Club.
“The line-up will feature artists like SEBAGA from Botswana, Gagamela from South Africa, Indabuko African Orchestra from South Africa, and Sisa from the UK.
“Eswatini will be represented by Clifford Ndlovu who will be MC of the event, Nomvula, Umbholoho, Skhelekehle Band, Ngculwuni Cultural Group and many more.
