NACAS HHOHHO SHUTDOWN REGIONAL STAGES
MBABANE - In an event that showcased creativity and artistry from artists, the Hhohho Regional awards edition was absolutely thrilling as it painted the town of Pigg’s Peak black.
This was during the final segment of the regional awards ceremony held on Wednesday at the Regional Education Offices (REO). The awards ceremony honoured the Hhohho region’s top musical talent, fashion artistry and fine artists.Each category winner received a certificate and E500 prize money that they will use to garner votes during the National awards ceremony set to take place on December 14, 2024.Returning host, media personality and Hip Hop artist KrTC led the full-house with his high-energy, multi-genre day of music alongside upcoming host, Bandisa Dlamini. Gospel artist Bubu Nkosi opened the show with a joy-filled performance.
Surprised
Multiple guest performers surprised the audience including Swaziman the poet, Gogo Mbila Makhoyane, M. Triggerson and Fufu. Gospel sensation Fakazi Samuel, Hip Hop artists Young Zesh and Lyrikal Busta reigned supreme at the ceremony as they all walked away with two awards. Mkhuzweni Chiefdom was also a big winner with three awards. Fakazi Samuel scooped the outstanding artist and song while Young Zesh won Outstanding Hip hop and album.
Hip Hop artist Lyrikal Busta won outstanding music video and male. Country music singer Cleopatra Methula walked away with the Outstanding Country Music Artist. The National Arts and Culture Awards (NACA) regional event also bestowed special honours to industry titans such as DJ DD Cool who continues creating a legacy of excellence that reaches and influences the masses within the music industry. Exciting house DJ duo Trendtwinz scooped the outstanding newcomer award while gospel choir, the Lillies Choir walked away with the Outstanding Gospel Artist. The Outstanding Afro-Soul artist went to Fufu.
Reciting
Nelizwe took a moment to showcase his reciting skills with a brief poem as he received his Outstanding Poet award. Hip Hop artist Young Zesh thanked the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) for the platform and his fans for voting for him. “I am deeply thankful to my incredible fans who have stood by me on this journey. Your love and encouragement inspire me daily and I am truly blessed to have you in my corner,” he said.
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