MBABANE – The Eswatini Farmers Market 2026 line-up continues to get richer by the day, with organisers unveiling more local and regional entertainment names ahead of the highly anticipated lifestyle festival.
Award-winning Eswatini DJ and producer DJ Cup, born Welcome Zama Maseko, and Sibu Manzini have been added to a growing line-up that will be headlined by Eswatini-born South African music sensation Zee Nxumalo, alongside South African House heavyweight Oscar Mbo.
The festival is scheduled for October 10, 2026 at Malkerns Country Club, with organisers promising a vibrant combination of music, food, culture and lifestyle entertainment.
Farmers Market Director Mbekezile ‘Culolam’ Dlamini has been steadily building anticipation around this year’s edition, with artists including Jazzwrld & Thukuthela, Argento Dust and Jnr_SA already announced.
Zee Nxumalo born Zandile Nxumalo was announced as the first headliner on July 28, 2026.Nxumalo has rapidly established herself as one of South Africa’s exciting new music stars, gaining attention for her infectious vocals, energetic performances and Amapiano-driven hits. Her growing catalogue of collaborations has helped her build a strong following across the region, making her inclusion a major attraction for this year’s Farmers Market.
DJ Cup Brings International Experience
Adding another major dimension to the line-up is DJ Cup, one of Eswatini’s established names in the House music scene.
Born Welcome Zama Maseko, DJ Cup has spent more than a decade behind the decks, developing a distinctive sound that draws from Deep House, Afro House and Tech House. His career has taken him beyond Eswatini, with performances in South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania and Lesotho.
His contribution to the local music industry has also earned him recognition at the MTN SWAMA Awards, where he won Best House Song in 2020 and Best Collaboration in 2021.
DJ Cup is not only a performer but also a producer, podcast curator and entertainment executive.
His work behind the scenes has become an important part of his contribution to Eswatini’s creative industry.
He serves as Operations Director at NewLife Entertainment, where he is involved in the running of entertainment projects, artist bookings, event management, sound hire, studio recording and the mentorship and development of emerging talent.
Through this role, DJ Cup has become part of the machinery helping to grow and professionalise Eswatini’s entertainment industry, while continuing to build his own reputation as a performer.
His latest regional achievement came in July 2026, when he represented Eswatini at the prestigious Kings of House 20.26 showcase at Complexo Coconuts in Maputo, Mozambique.
The international event brought together House music talent from across the globe, with DJ Cup sharing the platform with artists from countries including Brazil, Spain, South Africa and Mozambique.
The Mozambique performance further strengthened his credentials as one of Eswatini’s House music exports and demonstrated the growing appetite for local DJs on regional and international stages.
DJ Cup has also continued releasing music, with his recent projects featuring collaborations with Eswatini vocalists and fellow producers, further establishing his position as both a selector and a creative force.
Farmers Market Grows Its Appeal
With DJ Cup and Sibu Manzini now joining a line-up featuring Zee Nxumalo, Oscar Mbo, Jazzwrld & Thukuthela, Argento Dust and Jnr_SA, the Eswatini Farmers Market is shaping up to be one of the country’s major entertainment gatherings of the year.
The festival is expected to attract music lovers from across Eswatini and neighbouring South Africa, particularly with the combination of established regional stars and homegrown talent.
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