Times Of Swaziland: NOJA ACTS DELIVER OUTSTANDINGLY!

NOJA ACTS DELIVER OUTSTANDINGLY!
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Phumelele Mkhonta on 11/11/2019 08:43:00


PIGGS PEAK – World-class!
This is the best way to describe the first Northern Jazz (NOJA) gathering  which
was held at Pigg’s Peak Hotel and Casino on Saturday, where Eswatini golden
boy Sandziso 'Sands' Matsebula and the Village Pope Tshepo Tshola were
headliners. Starting off with world-class ambience, the inaugural event was
embraced by over 1 000 jazz and fun lovers.
The people, from the very beginning of the even, were spoiled with quality jazz
music.
Serving the jazz on a golden platter, Indibano Jazz Club DJs Sibongiseni Mamba,
Noncedo Mamba, Mbusi Motsa and Khulile Kunene dished out Western and African
jazz music. They played songs from legends, including that of Ray Phiri. Just
after 6pm, Eswatini shining songbird Nomalungelo Dladla heated up the stage with
her presence and strong fashion statement. She performed her classic 'Imiyalo',
'Mporoma' and others which people embraced.
Sands' one hour set, after Nomalungelo, was memorable. Being the man of the
night, he performed accordingly while bonding with the crowd. He started off
with 'Lapha Kami', which people sang along to. He then performed his classics
and at the end of his set, he was joined by Tshepo Tshola where they sang
'Ngiyathandaza', their new track which evokes emotion.
iconic
Tshola then took over and performed his iconic tracks. Bholoja was the last live
act, hence he conformed to the saying 'Save the best for last'. Because of his
sterling set, the crowd begged for a repeat. Not only were the performances
world-class but also the set-up and services were. Attendees were blessed with
free crumbed and tasty chicken feet.