UNESWA FM gig now open to public

MBABANE – The University of Eswatini (UNESWA) radio station, known as UNESWA FM, has invited the public for auditions for a slot on the campus radio.

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TOP 31 CONTESTANTS

Sibonginkhosi Ntsangase

Satis Khumalo

Sivile Vilakati

Kwakhe Ginindza

Mbuluzi Twin brothers

Mmeli Mamba

Thembinkosi Vilakati

Machawe Simelane

Nonhlanhla Mkhabela

Kevin Nxumalo

Gcinile Dlamini

Shabangu Bonginkhosi

Gcebile Nkambule

Ntsandvoyenkhosi Ngcamphalala

Jabulani Mathunjwa

Senamile Mamba

Nosipho Simelane

Kate Lucia Smith

Lindwayinkhosi Mpila

Khayalethu Vilakati

Letta Dlamini

Njabulo Dlamini

Mlandvo Zwane

Saneliso Matsebula

Prudence Mhlanga

Sakhiwo Mavundla

Mpendulo Matsebula

Dumisa Msweli

Celumusa Tsabedze

Vicky Zwane

Ayanda Ngwenya

(Pic: Mxolisi Dlamini) Local Gospel musician Nduduzo Matse posing for a group photo with some of the aspiring Gospel musicians who came for auditions at Manzini Music Lounge on Saturday.

(Courtesy pic) UNESWA FM radio station supervisor Mndeni ‘The Magician’ Mavuso.

Mxolisi Dlamini) (Pics: Patrons captured enjoying the outdoor setting during the Deep House Conversations show at Sundeck Restaurant and Bar on Sunday.