Ready or not, the kingdom is about to be hit with a vibe tsunami and we’ve got your all-access pass to the wildest, smoothest, and most soulful weekend yet!
Kicking it off tonight, we clock out of work and clock into IF’s Lounge in Mbabane for the Friday Afterwork Groove.
Picture this: smooth drinks, sharper outfits and a music line-up that slaps harder than month-end SMS notifications. Zulu D, M.P.H.O and Skeezy will be making sure your work stress dissolves into pure dancefloor magic.
Saturday? Oh, Saturday is not for the weak. It’s survival of the grooviest with a calendar that reads like a party planner’s dream journal. First, wake up and braai responsibly at the legendary Eswatini Biggest Braai 9th Edition at Mavuso. This isn’t just meat on the grill, it’s an institution! With a 22-hour music marathon led by DJ Tira, Naledi, Zulu D and a braai army of DJs and performers, you’ll need stamina (and maybe a folding chair).
Feel like turning Siteki white-hot? Then Espinho All White Party is calling you like a voice note from your crush. It’s all elegance and energy with Simmy, Mthandeni SK and Kay Sibiya serving flavour fresher than the fish fillet in their food expo.
Feeling spiritually inclined? Head over to TLC Events Centre where Shekinah Motsa’s Live Recording is offering heavenly harmonies with guest stars Mmatema, Sphiwo Ndoni and Xola Toto. Hosted by the glowing Buhle Thela, this one will lift more than just your hands in worship.
For those up North, the Winter Send Off Party at Mhlume Country Club is the place to be. Old school anthems? Check. DJs that know what real music sounds like? Double check. A kids zone to drop the little ones while you groove guilt-free? Say less.
Yoruba Lounge x SwaziRoots also makes its two-day debut at The George Hotel in Manzini with a killer line-up of house, R&B, food and fun. It’s free, it’s fire, and it’s for the culture.
And finally Silky Sunday at Xchange Lounge wraps it all up with mellow grooves from Bisto and B Jams. Come for the cocktails, stay for the vibes.
One weekend. Seven parties. No excuses. Sleep is for Monday.
Today
Friday Afterwork Groove
Where: IF’s Lounge Mbabane (MVA Building, Mbabane)
Time: 5pm till late
Entrance: Free Entry
The weekend starts here! Clock out and turn up at IF’s Lounge Mbabane for the ultimate Friday Afterwork Groove the perfect blend of good vibes, fire beats and ice-cold drinks. On deck Zulu D bringing the energy with featured sets from M.P.H.O and Skeezy a trio that guarantees nothing but bangers! Vibe check: smooth crowd, grown energy and grooves that’ll carry you well into the night.
Dress Code: Smart casual , look sharp, feel good.
Tomorrow
Eswatini Biggest Braai – 9th Edition
Where: Mavuso Trade Centre
Time: 8am to 6am
Entrance: E150
The flames are back for the 9th sizzling edition of the Eswatini Biggest Braai the only place where great food, legendary music and a powerful cause collide.
The line-up is nothing short of explosive! Featuring DJ Tira, Zulu D, Uncle Karly, Aya City, Lady Zee, DJ Mbo, The Scientist, Bandora, Sbu De Drum DJ, Linda, and many more heavyweights ready to shut it down from sunrise to sunrise! Expect live performances, DJs on fire and a braai culture like no other all in aid of the elderly and vulnerable children.
One stage. One vibe. One unforgettable Saturday.
Braai plus beats equals perfect combo
Espinho All White Party – Second Edition
Where: Espinho Restaurant & Bar, Siteki (Behind Ubombo Mall)
Time: 2pm till late
Entrance: General E350, VIP E500 , VVIP E1 500
All white, all class, all vibes! Espinho All White Party returns for its Second Edition, celebrating Espinho’s 1st anniversary in dazzling style. Come experience luxury meets lifestyle with a stunning food expo and a world-class line-up featuring the soulful Mthandeni SK, the elegant Simmy, and the ever-charismatic Kay Sibiya alongside DJ Supaman, Bandora, DJ Njebza, Lady Zee, Jumbo Khumalo and Nurse We Country.
This isn’t just a party it’s a full-on celebration of music, fashion, and flavour.
Come dressed to impress in all white, sip something special, and dance your way into an unforgettable night.
Where elegance meets energy, Espinho is calling!
Shekinah Motsa’s Live Recording
Where: TLC Events Centre
Time: 4pm till late
Entrance: General E300
Anointed voices, divine atmosphere and a night of spirit-filled worship! Shekinah Motsa’s Live Recording is here to uplift hearts and souls in a powerful gospel showcase.
Join us for a sacred celebration featuring the gospel powerhouse Shekinah Motsa, as she records live alongside South Africa’s vocal dynamite Mmatema, the soul-stirring Sphiwo Ndoni and the commanding presence of Xola Toto. Guiding us through this heavenly journey is none other than the radiant host, Buhle Thela. This is more than a concert it is a divine encounter through song, testimony, and praise.
Come dressed in your Sunday best, bring your worship, and prepare to witness a night that will echo in your spirit long after the last note.Where faith meets music, Shekinah is calling!
Winter Send Off Party
Where: Mhlume Country Club
Time: From 12 noon till late
Entrance: Free Entry
Get ready to groove as Mhlume Country Club hosts the ultimate Winter Send Off Party a warm farewell to the cold season with an epic old school session that’ll have you dancing from noon till late!
Bringing nostalgic heat to the decks are crowd-favourites DJ Wicked, DJ Crooks and DJ Calinda, spinning timeless classics and feel-good beats that’ll take you back while keeping you moving.
It’s a day for everyone! From 12 noon to 5pm, bring the little ones along for a fun-filled Kids Zone packed with activities and good vibes free entry for the kids to enjoy and make lasting memories.
This winter wrap-up promises music, joy and togetherness in a relaxed and vibrant setting. Whether you’re here to chill, dance, or bring the whole family Mhlume is calling!
Yoruba Lounge MEETS SwaziRoots Entertainment
Where: Yoruba Lounge, The George Hotel, Manzini
When: 2pm till late
Entrance: Free Entry Both Days
Yoruba Lounge turns up the heat with a double-dose weekend of vibes, rhythm and culture! In a thrilling collaboration with SwaziRoots Entertainment, this two-day music experience promises to deliver unforgettable moments for music lovers and groove chasers alike.
From house to R&B, prepare for an electric atmosphere as DJ KINI takes command with his infectious dance floor energy, L2 unleashes his signature spins, and the soulful LuSha reigns supreme as the RnB queen.
But it’s more than just music it’s a full celebration of flavour and good times. Expect mouth-watering food, refreshing drinks, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you feel like you belong.
“We can’t wait to welcome fans to a weekend that celebrates us all through music, food, and drinks,” says SwaziRoots Manager, Ncamiso Anele Zwane.
This is your call to gather, connect, and dance because when Yoruba Lounge meets SwaziRoots, magic happens
Sunday
Silky Sunday!
Where: Xchange Lounge and Shisanyama
Time: From afternoon till late
Entrance: Free before 8pm and E30 after
Xchange Lounge and Shisanyama is setting the vibe this Sunday with the Silky Sunday , the perfect way to wrap up the weekend in style! Whether you are winding down or turning up, this chill-meets-hype night has you covered. Entertaining the crowd will be Bisto and B Jams performing alongside the resident DJs each bringing their signature sounds to keep the energy flowing from the first sip to the last beat.
Expect laid-back luxury, infectious rhythms, and a crowd that knows how to vibe.
Drinks flowing. Beats rolling. Weekend unlocked.
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