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[REVIEW] Why Coco Brown Keeps Going Back To Bushfire Festival
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Bushfire 2026: Familiar Magic, New Memories & A Festival That Just Keeps Giving 09 June 2026 There’s something about Bushfire that gets under your skin. Once it’s in you, it stays there forever. This was my third time making the pilgrimage to the Kingdom of Eswatini for what has quietly become one of Africa’s most…
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MTN Bushfire Festival 2026 In Eswatini: Everything You Need To Know
📸: Supplied MTN Bushfire 2026 returns to Eswatini’s Malkerns Valley from 29–31 May. Featuring Uncle Waffles, Kokoroko, and a Busi Mhlongo tribute, the festival unites artists from 20 countries across six stages. This conscious celebration blends music, activism, and family-friendly arts. Limited tickets remain online as the event nears its 14th consecutive sell-out. Key Highlights…
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A Call For Creativity And Advocacy As MTN Bushfire 2025 Artist Applications Open
Artists worldwide are invited to participate in one of Africa’s most celebrated festivals, as artist applications for MTN Bushfire 2025 are now officially open. This marks the 18th edition of the MTN Bushfire international festival of the arts, set to take place from May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the renowned House On Fire…
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[LISTEN] Our Compilation Of Some New Music On Our Radar Released In July 2024
July’s new music releases highlight cultural unity, personal experiences, and social impact. Bravo Le Roux’s “War Cry” emphasizes family unity, while Joya Mooi’s “Poster Child” offers a reflective story. The mixtape “Mix It Up Vol.3” connects the UK and South Africa, promoting education and empowerment through music. Skhindi’s hip-hop anthem “Emzini Wezinsizwa” and Nanette’s EP…
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Coco Brown Shares Her Experience At The 2024 Bushfire Festival
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[WATCH] Artist Performances We Absolutely Loved At This Year’s MTN Bushfire Festival
We travelled to the heart of Eswatini for the 2024 MTN Bushfire Festival to immerse ourselves in three days of music, culture, and unforgettable performances. We had the privilege of witnessing some truly remarkable artists take the different curated stages. From the soulful melodies of Maleh to the electrifying beats at the Ballentine’s Fire Fly…
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[LISTEN] Rakgadi Maletsatsi Presents The “Bring Your Bushfire” Curated Playlist
This playlist is a sonic story of our roadtrip to the Bushfire Festival. Each track was included on the go as we experienced our travel journey to and around eSwatini. There are so many tracks missing because my Shazam decided not to cooperate and store all the tracks I heard throughout this trip 😔 but…
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Eswatini Awaits As This Year’s MTN Bushfire Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
It’s almost that time of year where over 20,000 firestarters from across the world will gather in the beautiful Malkerns Valley of Eswatini for a weekend celebration of music, arts, creative activism, tolerance and inclusion. The 2024 edition will once again provide a wide and diverse range of musical, artistic and performance-based experiences, alongside meaningful conversations,…
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#LAChats With Bushfire Festival’s Jiggs Thorne About This Year’s Event Festivities
As the highly anticipated MTN Bushfire festival approaches, excitement is building for a weekend filled with diverse musical acts, vibrant performances, and a celebration of creativity and inclusivity. To give you a deeper look into what makes this festival truly unique, we had a chat with the Festival Director Jiggs Thorne who shared exclusive insights…
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Nigeria’s Powerhouse Nneka Set To Headline At This Year’s MTN Bushfire Festival
MTN Bushfire, renowned for its celebration of diversity and inclusivity through eclectic music line-ups, promises another unforgettable experience this year. Set against the picturesque backdrop of House On Fire in Eswatini’s Malkerns Valley, the festival’s 17th edition, running from May 31 to June 2, will be headlined by none other than Nigerian global music sensation,…
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CollaboNation 2024 Launches Uniting African Music Through Cross-Border Collabos
Artist applications for the 2nd edition of CollaboNation, Africa’s premier collaboration music portal, were opened on 7th February at the official CollaboNation 2024 launch, at AMPD Studios in Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 2022 and produced by one of the continent’s leading festivals of music and the arts, MTN Bushfire in Eswatini, CollaboNation connects and unites the continent through the creation…
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[GUIDE] Our Selection Of Cool Autumn (Mar•Apr•May) 2024 Events You Should Check Out
As the seasons change, the country comes alive with exciting events for everyone to enjoy. From March to May, there’s a diverse mix of music, art, and entertaining activities happening across the nation. Whether you’re into music, art, or just looking for something fun to do, there’s plenty to explore during this time. Join us…
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Paradise Africa And MTN AMPD Studios Unite For A Masterclass Empowering Creatives
Paradise Africa, in partnership with AMPD Studios by MTN, proudly launched the event series with its first Masterclass, “Drop the Music.” This event united South African creative pioneers to revitalize the music and creative community, focusing on release strategies, social media branding, and mental health. With over 120 attendees, it marked the start of a…
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[STREAM] Recapping Some New Music Released In September & October 2023
Hold onto your headphones, buckle up, turn up the volume, and get ready to experience a musical journey like no other, as we dive headfirst into the hottest new releases that are sure to dominate the airwaves and leave a lasting mark on the world of music. Get ready, music lovers, because the revolution is…
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#LAChats With Zu. About Her Passion For Healing Through Music
Zu. is a multi-hyphenate storyteller from Soweto who writes with the goal of healing and raising awareness for issues important to her heart. She co-founded LoveGlori in 2010 and Zuko Collective (ZuCo.) later that year. As a key member of these bands, she captivated crowds at events including the MTN Bushfire Festival, Smoking Dragon, Basha…
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#LAChats With Bokani Dyer About His Journey With Jazz And New Album
Step into the captivating world of Bokani Dyer, a renowned jazz artist hailing from Gaborone, Botswana. Born in 1986 during the tumultuous era of apartheid, Dyer’s childhood was intertwined with the vibrant artistic scene in South Africa, where his father, the talented musician Steve Dyer, found refuge in exile. Returning to South Africa as a…
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MTN Bushfire’s House On Fire Announce CollaboNation ArtistsÂ
The two CollaboNation 2023 match-ups have been chosen following a lengthy CollaboNation call-out process that saw 366 applications from across Southern Africa. Thobile Makhoyane (Eswatini) X The Hood Brodz (Mozambique) and Mokoomba (Zimbabwe) X Morena Leraba will be this year’s CollaboNation artists, according to House On Fire (Lesotho). Thobile Makhoyane fuses her haunting vocals and…
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MTN Bushfire Announces Their Powerful Line-up For The 2023 Event
MTN Bushfire has announced more amazing artists for the upcoming MTN Bushfire festival, happening from 26th-28th May 2023. As regular fans of MTN Bushfire know, the line-up is always an exciting mix of top names they know and love, as well as perhaps less well-known discoveries from around the globe that never fail to amaze and…
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Sho Madjozi, Ibeyi & Qibho Intalektual To Perform At Bushfire
MTN Bushfire has revealed the first of many outstanding and intriguing artists for the 16th MTN Bushfire, which will take place in 2023! On the numerous festival stages from May 26–28, 2023, dozens of musicians from Africa and worldwide will play alongside superstar performers Sho Madjozi, Ibeyi, and Qibho Intalektual. MTN Bushfire’s lineup, which has…
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