Music
The fourth instalment of the Phalaphala FM Royal Gardens Annual Heritage Festival, one of the country's hottest festivals, which is to be held at Nandoni on 12 September, is a must-see for all music lovers.
With big names and legends on the music scene such as Hugh Masekela, Stimela, Ray Phiri and Kelly Khumalo, signs are that it will be the best ever since its inception in 2012. One of the concert organizers, Shandu Nesengani, said they had spared no expense in roping in the best and the cream of the country's musicians.
"We respected the fans' wishes and we gave them the chance to vote for their favourite musicians and groups and the line-up is as the result of the votes that people cast. We are happy that we managed to get them all," he said.
Nesangani further said they had improved on last year and that it would be all systems go this year. "Each year comes with its challenges, but we have improved twofold in terms of parking, security and all other measures that will make revellers feel at home," he said.
He added that the event would also serve as a platform for a unique melting pot of cultures coming together for an enormous celebration. The festival, which is also a celebration of Heritage Month, kicked off with a fun walk, which was led by King Toni Mphephu last year, who is expected to do the same this year.
Nesengani said they were not expecting fewer than 20 000 people at the event. "The festival will provide the province with an opportunity to unify its citizens and the neighbouring countries to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and promote tourism in the province, elevating the level of growing excitement amongst young adults, emerging business individuals, students and tourist enthusiasts," he added
The line-up includes Stimela, Ko, Mobi Dixion, DJ Fisherman, Major League, Tholi B, DJ Tira, DJ Soul Sonic, DJ Dr G, DJ Nipro, DJ Soul sonic, Kanakana “Cook”, Corner Stoane, DJ Nipro, Postman, Fizzy, Malondolo, Khakhati & Friends and many more.
