{"id":72914,"date":"2025-07-08T16:47:14","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T16:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/star-studded-lineup-at-luju-festival-2025"},"modified":"2025-07-08T17:20:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T17:20:03","slug":"star-studded-lineup-at-luju-festival-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/star-studded-lineup-at-luju-festival-2025","title":{"rendered":"STAR-STUDDED LINEUP AT LUJU FESTIVAL 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>Music and fashion lovers are in for a treat as Luju Festival unveils its first lineup!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The excitement is palpable as the artists that will grace this year\u2019s Standard Bank Luju Food &amp; Lifestyle Festival stage have been revealed. The Festival will be held on August 1-2, 2025, at House On Fire ( Malkerns). Local and South African musicians have been featured, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the leading food and fashion events in Southern Africa, the 2025 Luju Festival, 7th edition will be yet another wholesome celebration of the sophistication and elegance of African style, cultures, creative design, and delicacies. Last year, the festival saw over 10,000 attendees from 23 countries, enjoying 47 acts on five stages, six culinary showcases, and a regional fashion show featuring ten designers from Eswatini, South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Lesotho.<\/p>\n<p>The festival, 7th edition was officially launched last week on July 4, 2025, by Prime Minister Rusell Dlamini, who emphasized its far-reaching impact on the community. He highlighted the festival as a platform for empowering local businesses and fostering economic growth, stating, \u201cThe Luju Festival is a shining example of sustainable and inclusive growth, showcasing the creative and entrepreneurial spirit of our culinary and fashion sectors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>THE FIRST ARTISTS CONFIRMED FOR LUJU FESTIVAL 2025 INCLUDE:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Phila Dlozi (SA)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Thando Zwane (SD)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Buhlebendalo (SA)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 De Mthuda (SA)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 iYA (SD)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Thula Sindi (SA, Fashion Headliner)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Siya Makuzeni (SA)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Sipho Hotstix (SA)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Xixel Langa (Moz)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Lady Zamar (SA)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Sibu Manzini (SD)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Lwah Ndlunkulu (SA)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 TKZEE (SA)<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Blaq Diamond (SA)<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that this is not the full lineup, with more acts set to be announced as the festival date approaches. This year promises to be an exciting celebration of music, fashion, and culinary excellence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Eswatini<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. Music and fashion lovers are in for a treat as Luju Festival unveils its first lineup! The excitement is palpable as the artists that will grace this year\u2019s Standard Bank Luju Food &amp; Lifestyle Festival stage have been revealed. 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