The Family Fun Day at Manzini Club turned into a time machine of rhythm and nostalgia as kwaito legends Trompies, Mdu and DJ Fresh rocked the stage.
Back in the country for the first time since their 2019 MTN Bushfire Festival performance, Trompies took fun lovers on a soulful trip down memory lane. From Sigiya Ngengoma (1995) to Fohloza (2008), their hit-packed set celebrated the golden era of kwaito.
What made this year’s appearance different was the addition of energetic dancers who dazzled the crowd with electrifying pantsula moves all kicks, spins, and swagger breathing new life into the iconic sound.
“We had a great time! The crowd was so warm and sang along to every song. Even though the crowd was small, we perform the same way, whether it’s five people or a hundred. We don’t just render songs we perform ,” said founding member Eugene Mthethwa after the show. Mthethwa also reflected on kwaito’s enduring influence. “Kwaito will never die.
Some of these new genres like amapiano were born from kwaito it’s part of our legacy,” he said. “These trends have immortalised what we started back in the day.” “Event organisers, the Manzini Lions Club, perfectly captured the retro 60s theme and the night only got better.
The legendary Mdu Masilela brought his signature fire to the stage, belting out classics from Tsiki Tsiki (1994) to Sabela (2004). Then came the grand finale DJ Fresh, who shut it down with a breathtaking set that had the crowd on their feet until the very end. His mix of old-school kwaito beats and contemporary house rhythms bridged generations, turning the Family Fun Day into a full-blown music spectacle. By the time the lights dimmed, one thing was certain kwaito isn’t just surviving; it’s thriving, alive and still teaching every beat-driven soul how to groove.
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