Thousands attend MTN
ATTENDANCE:
The line-up yesterday boasted a long list of unique acts, who were well suited for the opening night.
With a confirmed 2 500 people at the campsite, the event surely garnered a lot of support as numerous locals and tourists were spotted at the event.
MALKERNS – There were thousands in attendance as MTN Bushfire Festival reignited. The MTN Bushfire Festival, which we last saw in 2019 due to the outbreak of COVID-19, returned yesterday in usual memorable style and lived up to all expectations the patrons had.
With a confirmed 2 500 people at the campsite, the event surely garnered a lot of support as numerous locals and tourists were spotted at the event among the thousands of attendeess.
The festival surely does plenty for the Eswatini
economy and the hive of activity yesterday night was testament to the livelihood the MTN Bushfire brings. The MCs for the night, Phiwa Dlamini and Anakhonza Kunene made sure to keep the crowd engaged while switching from the main stage to the Amphitheater. Vendors, sponsors and media houses were in attendance and each one had their work cut out for them as it was busy from the get-go.
Line-up
The line-up yesterday boasted a long list of unique acts, who were well suited for the opening night of MTN Bushfire Festival 2022. Speaking to a few patrons, this reporter gathered that the event had guests coming to the kingdom from as far as Italy, Portugal, USA, Germany and Mozambique, to mention a few.
The Firefly stage was also lit as DJ Sooks! delivered one of the best sets of the night.
The festival continues today with more highly acclaimed artists and more culture and music as people celebrate the return of an event that had become somewhat part of the kingdom’s cultural norms. Security personnel were spotted throughout the event and ensured a safe environment for all.