MBABANE – Limkokwing University of Creative Technology hosted the MTN Kick-Off Carnival on Friday at the Prince of Wales Stadium in Mbabane.
The MTN Pulse Carnival brought energy to the capital as tertiary students filled the grounds for a day of music, games and outdoor thrills. Entry cost just E50 and included a free Viki’Drip Flex Combo.
The daytime event mixed live performances by local musicians with DJ sets dance challenges and interactive zones. Students moved between structured contests and open play areas set up across the stadium grounds.
Queues formed at the zip-lining towers while others sped down high-speed water slides or bounced on large inflatable jumping castles. Video games drew steady groups and quad biking offered an extra rush for those chasing speed. The mix of activities kept the pace high and the atmosphere lively throughout the afternoon.
Corporates such as Women Unlimited set up stands to share practical lessons and hand out prizes to students who took part. The sessions added a useful edge to the fun and gave participants a chance to walk away with more than memories.
The day’s lively MCs Sethu Bello and Banele held the crowd’s attention between artist sets. They teased the audience into dance competitions that turned the stadium floor into a stage. One sharp battle divided the students into Team Bello and Team Banele. Representatives from both sides stepped up and showed off quick precise moves that sparked loud cheers and chants from their supporters.
The noise rose each time a dancer landed a strong sequence. Students clapped, stamped and called out encouragement as the competition swung back and forth. The MCs kept the energy rising with quick comments and challenges that pulled more people into the action.
By late afternoon the combination of live music physical challenges and easy entry had drawn a strong turnout. Young people moved freely between the performance area and the activity zones rarely standing still for long. The free combo and low ticket price helped fill the stands and the open spaces around the pitch.
