Times Of Swaziland: ‘NGAFA’ HITMAKER SHWI FOR MAKOTI FESTIVAL

‘NGAFA’ HITMAKER SHWI FOR MAKOTI FESTIVAL
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Nombuso Dlamini on 13/03/2023 08:16:00


MBABANE – Formerly known as Shwi Nomtekhala, the South African Maskandi duo
split but Shwi kept his love for music.
He has been confirmed by the Makoti Festival organisers as one of the headliners
for the event. The Maskandi duo was formed back in 1990’s.Some of their famous
songs include ‘Ngafa’ which was their biggest selling record back in 2019.
Other famous songs include; ‘Wangisiza baba’, ‘Sponono sami’ and
‘Uthando’. The second edition of the Makoti Festival will be held on April
22, at Malkerns Country Club with an exciting line-up that will be revealed in
stages.
New Life Entertainment will be hosting the second edition of the much loved
music, food and fashion festival. Speaking to committee member, Thembinkosi
Mthethwa, he revealed that they were still in preparations for the event and
would reveal other artists who will also perform at a later stage. Mthethwa
promised that this year’s show would be bigger and better than the last. The
Makoti Fest is a family oriented event aimed at promoting the Eswatini culture
in a fun and inclusive manner, which is why the event will include activities
for children among others.
Food and fashion stalls, live performances and cultural exchange programmes will
be the order of the day at the festival and it promises to be a family friendly
environment for patrons. The emphasis on the word ‘makoti’ speaks to the
event’s goal to empower women through this initiative and to educate younger
females on the importance of being a responsible female, while promoting
entrepreneurship among women. “The festival is the brainchild of New Life
Entertainment, together with the Illa Penboy Foundation, who have seen a glaring
gap in the celebration of modern women, in particular married, unmarried and the
young girls who aspire to be a proud makoti in the near future. At this event,
the whole family will come out to play and network, while also selling wares,
dressed in African inspired clothing creating a buzz for lifestyle, fashion,
food and music,” reads a statement by the committee.
Patrons
According to Mthethwa, there will be traditional meals prepared on that day and
patrons will also get to experience vintage Eswatini food. Companies
participating in the event are encouraged to bring along members of their staff
who belong to Lutsango as this is an event aimed at women empowerment. Patrons
are urged to bring their families and participate in this culturally rich
initiative, which will intrigue foreigners and raise interest in the local youth
on issues pertaining to their culture. We expect to see various designs inspired
by local patterns and sceneries while enjoying a unique Eswatini experience with
the whole family. This will also greatly improve relations in families, as they
will get a chance to interact with one another, unlike the routine that our
daily life brings.