TOP SA MUSICIANS FOR CHARITY GIG

MBABANE – The next summer season will not only bring smiles to music lovers but will also brighten the day for the less privileged.

This, as Epitome Investments and Equinox Travel Group and Events (Equinox Travel is a renowned travel company for distinctive cultural and archaeological tours all over the world.

Their itineraries are well designed for independent travellers or small groups who are looking for the ultimate personalised experiences) is bringing fun and charity work to the entertainment scene, with an exciting line-up of events and projects that are aimed at changing lives across the country.

Among the lined up events, organised by Epitome Investments, is the Eswatini Inaugural Gospel Music Festival, which is scheduled to thrill souls on October 25 to 26 at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre.

Colourful

The music concert is an explosive Christian music event that is packed with colourful local and international musicians that are set to render live performances.
According to Epitome Investments Managing Director, Derrick Mabuza, the two-day festival was crafted to enhance tourism in the country and also give back to the community.

The musical line-up will be topped by Bishop Benjamin Dube, Hlengiwe Mhlaba, Sbu Noah, Dumi Mkokstad, Mpumalanga Praise, Sipho Makhabane, Andile KaMajola and Takie Ndou.
Mxolisi Mhlongo, who is responsible for the bookings of artists Hlengiwe Mhlaba and Dumi Mkokstad, confirmed that the gospel stars were booked for the event.

“We are definitely coming to Eswatini. They have already paid the deposits to the artists and gospel music lovers should be ready for an uplifting night,” Mhlongo said.
When contacted, Sipho Makhabane also confirmed that he, together with the choir he manages, Mpumalanga Praise, would be part of the performing artists.

Legendary

While expanding on the role of Makhabane, Mabuza revealed that the legendary musician also doubled as an advisor to the organising committee.
“We approached him because of his experience in the music scene and his rich CV, we know that his advice is always valuable,” Mabuza said.
Makhabane said he was happy to help, as his wish was to see the local gospel music scene blossoming.

While confirming that they would be adding charitable acts as part of the gospel festival’s activities, Mabuza shared with the Entertainment Desk that more than E1 million was set aside for charity work.
He said among the beneficiaries would be the Voice of the Church (VOC) radio station which will be getting E250 000, Conference of Churches will get E250 00, the SOS Village a whopping amount of E250 000, Makhelwane Simbona Ngetento programme will be given E100 000 and the Association of Christian Artists in Eswatini (ACASWA) will receive a sum of E100 000.

Pledge

SOS Village’s National Fundraising Manager Sonic Dlamini confirmed that they have been approached by the organisers of the gospel festival and was aware of the pledge that they have made towards them.

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