LOCALS THRILL AT ‘HOPE RISING MUSIC FESTIVAL’

MBABANE – The Bible in Acts 20: 35 states that, ‘In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak.’

The above bible verse was the message shared during the show dubbed ‘Hope Rising Music Festival’ at Zakhele FEA Old Auditorium that took place on Friday night. The show was meant to raise funds for Sanele Simelane who is an upcoming gospel artist. The funds would be used to assist in paying Simelane’s tertiary fees. Hosting the show was local personality, ‘Tjovitjo’ whose real name is Mzwakhe Khumalo. Khumalo kept the audience in high spirits as he carried his hosting duties with a lot of confidence and stamina.

The first act of the evening was Sphiwo Ndlangamandla who set the mood through his electrifying performance. The ‘Tive Temahlaba’ hit maker ushered gospel music lovers into to the presence of the Lord with his thrilling performance. He was followed by female gospel artist, Bhelekazi who reminded the crowd about the great deed of the Lord. She interacted with the crowd as she would make them sing along to her songs.

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Her performance saw the crowd sharing a spiritual moment. Mxolisi Mhlanga also shared his testimonial set. His songs were all about admiring and celebrating God. On the other hand, local song bird, Shekinah also blessed her audience with her performance. One could tell that the audience was captivated as they all stood up to appreciate her worshipping. She shared some of her latest songs that will be featured on her upcoming project. Simiso Simelane from Manzini poured his heart out on stage and left the crowd dancing.

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During the show, Apostle Zakhele Malaza from Jesus Called Worship Centre shared a few wise words. He talked about the importance of helping one another.
 After the word of the Lord, the audience was encouraged to share their offerings.  As soon as the agenda of the day was done, the crowd was mesmerised by music from the gospel music giant Nduduzo Matse who has recently been in Dubai.  His set left the crowd dancing and cheering. Speaking to one of the attendees, author and entrepreneur Mncedisi Simelane, he thanked the people who attended the show and also encouraged Sanele Simelane to trust the greater provider.
“For me, the show was amazing, listening to the word of the Lord really reminded us about the importance of taking care of one another. We trust the great provider our father to intervene,” he said.

During the show Sanele Simelane was seen emotional while some of the speaker shared a few wise words. He also thanked the support and love from artists and gospel music lovers.  The show ended on a high note with people cheering, pledging and dancing in the presence of the Lord.

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