{"id":73554,"date":"2025-07-17T14:26:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/shiselweni-gospel-artists-prepare-for-live-recording"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:57:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:57:54","slug":"shiselweni-gospel-artists-prepare-for-live-recording","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/shiselweni-gospel-artists-prepare-for-live-recording","title":{"rendered":"Shiselweni Gospel Artists Prepare for Live Recording"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>History is poised to be made in the Shiselweni Region as over eleven local gospel artists prepare for a monumental live recording session as part of the inaugural Shiselweni Arts and Culture Festival. This extraordinary event will take place on Saturday, August 9th, from 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM the following morning, at Bethsida Church in Nhlangano.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The recording will feature a star-studded lineup of Shiselweni\u2019s finest gospel talent, including Siya Bayas, Samkelo Kenny G, Hlobsile Shongwe, Bheki BS Sithole, Nhlanganiso Shongwe, and Mandla Mngometulu, alongside other powerful voices. The night will commence with an invigorating \u201cWorship Hour\u201d before transitioning into the highly anticipated live recording sessions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a moment of immense pride for Shiselweni. We are making history,\u201d stated Kenny, Chairperson of the Shiselweni Gospel Artists Association. \u201cWe invite the public to come worship with us and witness this groundbreaking event. Details on ticket sales stations will be announced very soon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Artists are brimming with excitement for the big night. Hlobsile Shongwe shared, \u201cI will be dishing out my praise and worship sound, and I wholeheartedly invite the public to come worship with us.\u201d Nhlanganiso Shongwe echoed her sentiments, adding, \u201cI am more than ready! We applaud the Eswatini National Arts and Culture Council CEO, Mr. Stanley Dlamini, for ensuring a level playing field for artists, regardless of their origin. The Council truly creates opportunities for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Shiselweni Arts and Culture Festival is a two-day celebration of local talent. Friday will feature schools\u2019 drama, dance, and outdoor exhibitions at a local park. On Saturday, from morning until 5:00 PM, the Nhlangano Shopping Complex outside Shoprite will host diverse genres including Dance, Hip Hop, DJs, Poetry, and Drama, building up to the evening\u2019s grand gospel recording.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is our mandate as the Eswatini National Arts and Culture Council to support regional associations in achieving their goals,\u201d said Mr. Stanley Dlamini, CEO of the Eswatini National Arts and Culture Council. \u201cThese festivals will be hosted in all four regions, with the Hhohho Festival coming soon. We are diligently pushing the \u2018Nkwe Vision\u2019 championed by His Majesty, ensuring we promote untapped talent and create opportunities across the Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This landmark event promises to be a spiritual and cultural highlight, showcasing the rich talent of the Shiselweni region and marking a new chapter for gospel music in Eswatini.<\/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. History is poised to be made in the Shiselweni Region as over eleven local gospel artists prepare for a monumental live recording session as part of the inaugural Shiselweni Arts and Culture Festival. 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