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Kota Fest draws thousands of spectators in Mbabane

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Eswatini’s Kota music festival brought local and international artists to Mbabane, including Ringo Madlingozi, Mlindo the Vocalist, Amanda Black and Young Stunna. The concerts, attended by thousands until evening, combined music and culture, reports the Times of Eswatini.

The Kota Festival brought thousands of spectators to Mbabane, Eswatini, for concerts by local and international artists. South African singer Ringo Madlingozi opened the series of notable performances, getting the audience singing along to his songs “Sondela” and “Kum Nakum”, reports the Times of Eswatini.

Mlindo the Vocalist then performed songs including “Emakhaya”, followed by Eswatini artist Gifted Kosie, accompanied by a dance troupe. South African singer Amanda Black also performed her hits, including “Amazulu”, while amapiano specialist Young Stunna closed the evening from 7pm with a full band.

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