Mbabane – Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla has announced that Eswatini will host its first-ever Music and Arts Festival for Persons with Disabilities on 27 September 2025 at The Luke Commission Hall in Manzini.
The event will feature 59 registered artists showcasing their talents across multiple disciplines, including 38 in music, two in dance, nine in poetry, two in drama and theatre, four in craft, three in visual arts and one in fashion design.
Speaking during a press briefing held in collaboration with FODSWA, Eswatini Arts and Culture, and the National Disability Council, the Deputy Prime Minister described the festival as a groundbreaking platform to showcase creativity and open new opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.
She thanked sponsors backing the initiative, including The Luke Commission, Unifoods, Happy Valley, Hungry Lion, World Impact, Development Partners and the Eswatini Arts and Culture Council, which begins music sessions for artists tomorrow at the Manzini Arts Centre.
Dladla further called on more businesses and individuals to come forward in support of the festival, noting that next year’s edition is expected to be even bigger.
Renowned gospel artist Sipho Big Fish Makhabane has also pledged to mentor emerging talents, offering guidance to help them sharpen their skills and grow in the industry.
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