27 500 VOTES FOR MTN SWAMAS 2018

MBABANE - The countdown to Eswatini’s biggest arts and music awards show, the MTN SWAMAs, has officially begun.

The MTN Swaziland Arts and Music Awards (SWAMA) 2018 aims to celebrate and recognise artists who’ve contributed to the growth of the arts industry in the Kingdom of Eswatini. With voting formally being closed at midnight on Wednesday, artists are now geared up for the yellow carpet event, to take place at the Royal Swazi Spa Convention Centre on December 1.

A whopping 27 552 votes were received since the beginning of the voting process. Of those, 7 278 were submitted on October 31 alone; making it the busiest day since voting began in July this year.
The highlight of the voting process has been the consistent good performance of new categories, with Best House Artist leading ever since voting was opened. The Song of the Year category, which is wholly reliant on the public votes, made a dramatic improvement over the past few weeks.

SWAMA PRO, Thabile Mdluli, said they were now focusing on the next step of the prestigious awards ceremony.
“The next step is the adjudication process; which will begin in a few days. This is a thorough process that involves combing through every vote. Results will be audited by an independent audit firm. Judges have 60 per cent voting power, while the public vote contributes 40 per cent,” she said.

Rap artist King Terry thanked his fans for pumping in votes for him. He further thanked the whole nation for making sure the arts industry is developed through its immense support.
DJ Njebza said they were what they are today because of the people who constantly support them through such platforms.

“I thank everyone for appreciating my music. This will not only help me get closer to the award but it will also grow my brand to greater heights,” he said.
Last year, the award went to local Jazz band Quad Element, who will be opening their arts joint Encrypto Arts Lounge tomorrow.

On another note, Kwaito band Immortal 7 started the week on a high note following a surprise gift from Siphofaneni Indvuna Yenkhundla Mzimela Simelane.

Donated

Simelane donated a sum of E500 to the experienced kwaito outfit. The money acted as a donation for his MTN SWAMA awards votes.
The double nominated award-wining giants also originate from Siphofaneni, in Madlenya. Immortal 7 confirmed the donation, while adding they received it on Tuesday through the Mobile Money platform. The donation was sent to the founder of the group, Banele ‘Fash’ Sithole.

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