Music

MBABANE – The Eswatini National Council of Arts and Culture (ENCAC) studio hosted Charity Dlamini yesterday for a successful recording session, fulfilling a key goal of the recent Arts Disability Festival.

This follows the festival conceived by Deputy Prime Minister Thuli Dladla in partnership with ENCAC. During the session, legendary Gospel musician Sipho Makhabane was in the studio with Charity Dlamini, who is visually impaired, providing coaching and assistance with the recording of two songs.

In an interview with this publication, Dlamini confirmed that the Arts Disability Festival played a major role in fulfilling a long-held dream.

She explained that she recorded two songs solely to advance her career this year. She obtained this opportunity through the festival, which was made possible by the deputy prime minister. ENCAC provided forms during the festival, and she was among those who completed them, leading to her recording the songs.

She also shared the inspiration behind her music, stating that her goal is to inspire others. She wants people in the kingdom to worship God and give all praise regardless of the challenges they face. The two songs are titled ‘Hallelujah Ngimfumene’ and ‘Siconda Ekhaya’. She mentioned that both are inspired by ‘Ezokudumisa’, a popular hymn book.

 She added that the songs touch her deeply and remind her that God is always with her. When asked about her experience, Dlamini expressed that the recording process has boosted her confidence. She said she learnt that it is important not to remain stagnant, especially when one has a talent for singing.

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Charity Dlamini during her recording at ENCAC studio. (Pics: Mxolisi Dlamini)

L - R: Legendary Gospel musician Sipho Makhabane, Gospel musician Charity Dlamini and DPM’s Office Under Secretary Makhosi Simelane.