A high-profile gospel arts showcase featuring Sello Maake ka–Ncube will light up Mbabane Theatre Club this Friday.
God’s Holy Place has confirmed that renowned South African actor Sello Maake ka–Ncube and poet Vusumuzi Phakathi will headline the Raise Praise Concert this Friday at the Mbabane Theatre Club, as part of the 22nd edition of Summer Camp Sukuma.
God’s Holy Place Public Relations Officer, Gcinile Motsa, said the concert formed a key highlight of the annual inter-denominational youth empowerment programme, which has been running since 2004.
“Raise Praise is a celebration of faith, creativity and purpose and it sets the tone for what Summer Camp Sukuma represents,” Motsa said.
According to Motsa, Maake ka–Ncube has already arrived in the country and will serve as the keynote speaker at the concert.
“We are honoured to host a seasoned actor of his calibre, whose journey and faith speaks powerfully to young people,” she said.
The Raise Praise Concert will also feature performances by South African poet Vusumuzi Phakathi, Kgomotso Phetlhu, and the Summer Camp Sukuma cast. She said the line-up reflected the camp’s mission of using arts and stage acts to deliver positive, gospel-centred messages.
“Summer Camp Sukuma intentionally uses entertainment as a tool for transformation. We believe music, poetry and drama can influence behaviour and restore values when grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ,” Motsa said.
She explained that the week-long camp aimed at promoting responsible lifestyles, self-leadership, and moral regeneration among young people.
“Our focus is behavioural change, creativity and helping youth discover their true purpose amid negative influences from the entertainment industry,” Motsa said.
Motsa added that the camp provided a safe and conducive environment for young people from different Christian backgrounds.
“This is an inter-denominational programme that has united youth for over two decades. Our message is consistent: faith and creativity can coexist and positively shape society,” she said.
The organisers said Summer Camp Sukuma has reached thousands of young people over the past 20 years, with many returning as mentors and performers.
“The impact goes beyond the camp. It’s about raising a generation that leads with values,” Motsa said.
The Raise Praise Concert will take place on Friday at the Mbabane Theatre Club, marking the official spotlight event of this year’s Summer Camp.
