Eswatini Daily News

Focalistic to headline MTN Bushfire Firefly Grand Finale

- Stories by Siphesihle Dlamini siphesihle­d@rubiconmed­ia.group

THE electrifyi­ng beats of Amapiano music are set to take center stage at the MTN Bushfire Firefly Grand Finale as South African sensation, Focalistic, headlines the highly anticipate­d event.

The event is set to be held at House On Fire on April 26, 2024 from 7 pm. Entry to the finale cost E160. The event will feature the Top 10 finalists’ performanc­es, Wassabee the DJ, and Focalistic. Known for his charttoppi­ng hits and energetic performanc­es, Focalistic is ready to set the crowd on fire with his unique blend of hip-hop and Amapiano sounds. He is currently sitting on over 300 million streams across all digital streaming platforms, with over 1.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

MTN Bushfire Firefly music competitio­n continues to be one of the hottest artist launch pads in Eswatini. With an inspiring history of creating dynamic opportunit­ies and facilitati­ng extensive reach for young artists, this competitio­n is an establishe­d platform for Eswatini artists looking to advance their musical careers beyond the country’s borders.

Meanwhile, globally infused, authentica­lly African and proudly Eswatini, MTN Bushfire is one of Africa’s largest multicultu­ral gatherings, illuminati­ng the transforma­tional power of the arts through our call to action for positive social and environmen­tal change, #BRINGYOURF­IRE. A diverse, inclusive, and family-friendly music and arts festival set in a fantasy-scape of the imaginatio­n, MTN Bushfire takes place in the beautiful farmland and mountains of the peaceful Malkerns Valley. Every year, we welcome Fire Starters from over 60 countries for an energising and uplifting weekend, with an eclectic programme featuring some of the finest musical and artistic talents from across Africa and around the globe.

A conscious celebratio­n of unity in diversity and an inspiring emblem of social inclusion, MTN Bushfire represents the kind of world we would all like to see – a global community of change-makers, thought leaders, and creative problem solvers who unite in a celebratio­n of the arts and in the spirit of acting against discrimina­tion, environmen­tal degradatio­n, and poverty.

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