BY PHUMZILE NDLOVU
MBABANE – Welcome to Lesotho!
Female dynamic duo Trend Twins gave an epic set at the Maletsulenyane Braai festival in Lesotho over the weekend.
Trend Twins are an Afro-house duo that consists of two ladies, namely, Nkosenhle Dlamini and Nosimilo Dlamini, aged 25 and 29 years, respectively. When reached for comment, the duo shared with this publication that it was a great experience performing in Lesotho as it was their first time there as well. “It was a nice experience with their beautiful mountains. The festival attracted at least 15 000 people; it’s the biggest festival in Lesotho.”.
The duo shared that also on the line-up was South African Sun El Musician and many more.
The DJs shared that their next outside gig this month is in Mozambique. The DJS recently secured an Oukitel Eswatini sponsorship. Oukitel manufactures smartphones, rugged phones, rugged tables, and portable power stations.
They also hosted a dance derby last month, which was a great success. The derby was hosted at the Olympia Africa Centre. It was a battle between Mbabane and Manzini, which featured choreographers including The Trend Twins (Nkhosenhle Dlamini, Nosimilo Dlamini), Sphelele Bhembe, Mcondi, and Yoliswa Gule.
The DJs started as a dance group of six friends, then decided to be DJs. They were inspired by the likes of DJ Shimza, Caiiro, and Da Capo. They started the group in 2016.
The Trend Twins are an Afro-house duo that specialises in Afro-house, Gqom music, and dance. They have shared the stage with the likes of Sho Madjozi, Sjava, Master Kg, Black Motion, Tira, Kwesta, Dj Zinhle, Bholoja, Sands, Dj Fresh, Scorpion Kings, and many more. They have performed internationally in Europe as dancers in countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, and Spain.
The duo has also performed in Nigeria, South Africa, and Mozambique. Locally, they have performed in all regions and also at most festivals, including MTN BUSHFIRE 2022, ESWATINI_FARMERS_MARKET, Swazi Rally, Eswatini Motorsport Weekend, Solanis Shisanyama, Exchange Lounge and Shisanyama, Esbayeni Lodge, Zhumao Lounge, and many more. They have also performed at Bush Fire as dancers, House Musiq Fest, Swazi Rally, Imphisi Rally, and many local club and road shows.
