Reliving the 1st Essence Fest Durban in pictures

By Bongani Dube (@djtizalami) The first Essence Festival in the Southern Hemisphere was hosted in my favourite destination in South Africa: Durban, on November 8 to 13, 2016. To say it was a blast is an understatement. It surely lived up to (and perhaps matched) the US standards; where the event originates from.  The event was attended by the world renowned motivational speaker, comedian, and … Continue reading Reliving the 1st Essence Fest Durban in pictures

Swaziland fast becoming an events destination for entertainment & culture -plus an event planner’s guide

By Bongani Dube (@djtizalami) Swaziland an events destination The Kingdom of Swaziland, which is renowned for producing such regionally-acclaimed music artists as Sands of Tigi fame, Sipho Makhabane, Shongwe and Khuphuka, Nomalungelo, Ncandweni Christ Ambassadors, Bholoja, Big Dreamz, among many others, is fast becoming a regional entertainment hub thanks to a gradually growing culture of events. South Africa is the biggest destination in the events … Continue reading Swaziland fast becoming an events destination for entertainment & culture -plus an event planner’s guide

Prodigal Sonz’ demise last straw for Swazi Hip Hop groups (2007 – 2017)

By Bongani Dube (@djtizalami) By now you should have heard that the Prodigal Sonz, which some of us in the Swazi arts sector had considered to be the ‘Last Group Standing’, finally bowed down to the inevitable gravitational forces of disintegration, albeit amicably so – as they would like us to believe, marking perhaps the final straw that broke the camel’s back to (Swazi) Hip … Continue reading Prodigal Sonz’ demise last straw for Swazi Hip Hop groups (2007 – 2017)

Swazi artist streams on Jay Z’s Tidal!

Sensational new kid on the block FlameBoy Universe, a hip hop artist from the Kingdom of Swaziland, in Southern Africa, has had his newest single ‘Nowerdays’ accepted for streaming and purchase on Tidal, and about 250 other online stores. Tidal is owned, among others, by American music mogul Jay Z. FlameBoy Universe’s single ‘Nowerdays’ is already in the top ten of the weekly Radio Swaziland … Continue reading Swazi artist streams on Jay Z’s Tidal!

Exclusive: Beyonce – ‘Formation’ video, finally on youtube. Watch it here.

R’nB Diva and American global sensation Beyonce dropped  a surprise new single ‘Formation’ last week, a day before she joined Coldplay and Bruno Mars to perform at this year’s Super Bowl half-time show, and fans and critics have since gone on overdrive in adoration of Bey’s artistry. . Endless reaction videos from all over the world have since proliferated the net, yet it’s been very … Continue reading Exclusive: Beyonce – ‘Formation’ video, finally on youtube. Watch it here.

A PEOPLE SO PROUD – RELIVING MY TIME AT THE LUSEKWANE…

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By Nokwanda Dlamini-Masuku  Every year, on a date determined and then announced by the elders of the country, the people of Swaziland, and lately, along with tourists, participate in the Incwala Ceremony or First Fruits Ceremony. This is Swaziland’s most important cultural event. It is a ceremony that has lasted for hundreds of years and one that displays Swaziland’s ability to… Continue reading A PEOPLE SO PROUD – RELIVING MY TIME AT THE LUSEKWANE…

Breaking News: #OscarPistorius found GUILTY of MURDER

The South African Supreme Court of Appeals has found Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder, overturning an earlier judgement by Judge Thokozile Masipa. The Supreme Court found the accused guilty of the murder of his model girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, whom he killed on February 14, 2013. The case now awaits sentencing. Follow this link for the full story; http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2015/12/03/Supreme-Court-of-Appeal-finds-OscarPistorius-guilty-of-murder-OscarAppeal Continue reading Breaking News: #OscarPistorius found GUILTY of MURDER

OUR JOURNEY DOWN UNDER AT THE GOBHOLO CAVES

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  By Nokwanda Dlamini-Masuku Last week, I told you about our paintball adventure at Velocity Paintball. I can still hear the gun shots as the dragons tried to shoot at Khonza and I and I can still feel the thrill of it all. In my mind, all the ducking and diving plays itself out, and I can see Khonza raise his… Continue reading OUR JOURNEY DOWN UNDER AT THE GOBHOLO CAVES

A modern hustler’s guide

A modern hustler’s guide By Bongani @djtizalami Dube (Originally published on Sunday Observer, 23 August 2015) It is yet another Sunday, and we thank God for the gift of life. When we look around and get to see how divine life and nature are, we have every reason to be grateful. It seems like only yesterday that we welcomed the New Year, made those resolutions, and … Continue reading A modern hustler’s guide

Lecture #1 – Swazi Hip Hop mix by @djtizalami – 17/11/2015 Free Download

Download ‘Lecture #1 – Swazi Hip Hop mix by @djtizalami‘, first mix in the ‘Lecture series of mixes’. Lecture #1 features music by Flawless, Kid Nice, Dj Toxik, 80 Script, Sabza, Psycholution, Size Killa, Anakhonza, Haem O, Illuminous, Harris, Stonyboy, Llucid, Vinyl, Diba Diba, King Terry, Team Purple, M-Forteen, KrTC, Exstacy, Qibho Intalektual, Verse-tile, Mickey Bondz, Dj Master P, Flameboy Universe, Tendaness, among others. Size … Continue reading Lecture #1 – Swazi Hip Hop mix by @djtizalami – 17/11/2015 Free Download