SJAVA CONfiRMED FOR MAKOTI FESTIVAL

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MBABANE – Jabulani Hadebe, known professionally as Sjava, is the second artist to be confirmed for the Makoti Festival.

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. The first artist to be announced was Shwi on Monday. After his successful EP Umsebenzi, released in 2020, Sjava has returned to the music street with a new album titled Isibuko (mirror), showing listeners an introspective side of himself. The 18-track album is an overview of his ancestral, cultural and spiritual journey, which he will showcase to his local fans at the event. New Life Entertainment will be hosting the second edition of the much loved music, food and fashion festival. Speaking to committee member and 23:28 establishment owner, Thembinkosi Mthethwa, he revealed that they were still in preparations for the event and would reveal more artists who will perform at the festival at a later stage.

promoting

The festival 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 other activities.

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, which is 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 noted 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 can 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.

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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 the Lutsango regiment 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 daily life brings.