Times Of Swaziland: OVER 5 AFRICAN NATIONS EXPECTED AT AFRICA FEST

OVER 5 AFRICAN NATIONS EXPECTED AT AFRICA FEST
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Neliswa Sibiya on 28/08/2024 09:42:00


MBABANE - The build-up to the African Carnival after party includes parades that
will be joined by special guests from other African countries arriving
today.This was mentioned by the African Carnival Eswatini Chairman, Emmanuel
Ofori-Abrokwah. “This year’s carnival will be the biggest of all the others
we have hosted before, as we have friends from other African countries,
including Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Cameroon,” he
said.The chairman also detailed some of the interesting activities that they
will engage in during the carnival. “Today some of the guests will arrive in
the country. We will have a parade on Friday, and we will be moving from
Ezulwini to Manzini. On Saturday morning, we will also be at the International
Trade Fair, where Their Majesties will be officially opening the trade fair. We
will be displaying some of the traditional foods from the other countries and
also their traditional dances with our stakeholder, the Arts and Culture
Council.” Abrokwah said.
Collaboration
Stanley Dlamini, the Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture Chief
Executive Officer (CEO), confirmed the collaboration. “During the official
opening of the trade fair, our culture troupe will also be there, where other
nations will also be showcasing their talents,” Dlamini said.After the
festivities of the day at Mavuso, they have also organised the Africa Fest after
party, which will be held at Sibebe Resort. The after party will be headlined by
South African musicians A-Reece, Sun-el musician, and Mas Musiq. The headlining
acts will be supported by a number of local acts featuring the likes of Young
Zesh, Trend Twins, Itsallblaq, Selby and Sgitha, to mention a few.
DJ Selby, a local Deep House musician, said that he was very excited about the
show. “Since it is a daytime vibe, I have prepared a unique chilled set that
will accommodate everybody, even if one is not a fan of Deep House, for they
will be accommodated. I am so humbled and honoured to share the stage with
grown-ups from the neighbouring country; it is a dream come true for me and for
such, it really has a huge influence on my performance; a mark will be left,”
he said.