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Using arts and culture for sustainable development in Eswatini.

21/10/2025

Our friends at officially unveiled their newly renovated space The Foyer, a beautiful performance space that will be home to The Foyer Series of showcases and more.

This facelift was one of the first interventions by the newly appointed Board of Directors, and was designed by . This initiative was sponsored by .

Congratulations to the board and this amazing milestone in elevating our local cultural landscape. To support their work, join the movement and become a member of the Theatre Club for a nominal fee of E250 per year.

30/05/2025

Today is a proud day for us! The Unthilane ka Shoba dance group joins .nhleko.566 and .s for the opening performance at on the Amphitheater stage as INTSATSAKUSA.

Intsatsakusa means “dawn” —new beginnings and possibilities.

Catch them tonight at 6pm!

25/04/2025

Our cofounder Siphilele Magagula - together with and , had the pleasure of being one of the judges for the 2025 Top 10.

The top 10 contestants set the Firefly stage ablaze with stellar performances. Congratulations to all the winners and Top 10 contestants!

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11/04/2025

We’re taking Umthilane to Vuvulane!

If you missed an opportunity to witness this explosive dance form, most common in the Southern part of Eswatini, here is your chance!

Our goal was to showcase the dance in urban and rural cultural spaces and celebrate it in diverse communities and the was the most ideal as it is an iconic space that celebrates art and culture in all its unique forms.

Come join us - plan a road trip with some friends and come witness it together!

🗓️ Saturday, April 12th
⏰ 2:00pm
📍 Vuvulane Food Market
🎫 ENTRANCE IS FREE

25/03/2025

A few more days to go! The incomparable , .nhleko.566 and .s will be rendering spiritual performances to usher in the Umthilane dance revival.

Expect an unforgettable fusion of movement and sound that will have your body moving and your spirit moved.

Join us :
🗓️: March 29th, 6pm
📍:
🎫: E50 at the door 🚪

This production is made possible through funding from the GPS Grant 💚

10/03/2025

📣 Calling All Eswatini Artists/Creatives & Cultural Practitioners

The Goethe Institut, Germany’s Cultural Instituit invites artists who are interested in developing their skilled in proposal writing and project management. This workshop is in connection with the Goethe Project Space (GPS) Grant - designed to support artists and their projects outside urban centers of South Africa, Eswatini & Lesotho.

Topics to be covered include:
• How To Write A Compeling Project Proposal
• How to Structure Resources To Extend The Lifespan of a Project
• The Fundamentals of Project Management
• Mitigating Risk and Increasing Project Impact

The workshop with be facilitated by .hlongwane
Artists at and level of their career are invited to apply by filling out the form in the link in our bio.

🗓️ Saturday, March 29th, 2025
⏰ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
📍 .loku - Cinelux Building, Opposite Mbabane Magistrate Gate

05/03/2025

You are cordially invited to be a part of a unique dance revival - introducing Umthilane— a rare dance tradition that is vibrant, powerful, and unlike anything you’ve seen before!

Join us on March 29th at the for a night of culture, storytelling, and theatrical movement.

This is not just a dance; it’s a visual and sonic spectacle where tradition meets contemporary, blending powerful movement with electrifying rhythms. A once-in-a-lifetime chance to see an art form unlike any other.

This production is made possible with support from the GPS Grant.

Mark your calendars:

📅 March 29, 2025
📍 Mbabane Theatre Club
🎟 E50 at the door

21/09/2024

SPELL 2024 Day 2 is here! And here’s everything you need to know about today’s schedule.

Registration will begin at 9:30am, so get to Yini Loku early to get a front row seat to all the SPELL activities. You will get to learn from and connect with authors and publishers from Eswatini and Mozambique, as well as other literature enthusiasts.

Let’s gather and cast a spell on the future of African literature. Let our stories be told in our authentic voices. We can’t wait to hear yours!

Our schedule is running until 5pm.
Entrance is FREE!
📍Yini Loku is located in Mbabane, in the old Cinelux Building, Opposite the Mbabane Magistrate Gate.

We will have drinks and refreshments available at our donation bar and lovely SPELL 2024 tote bags on sale 🛍️

20/09/2024

Introducing SPELL 2024 panelist - educator, editor, publisher and Managing Director of Imisebe Publishing - Hlobsile Stromvig!

Hlobsile boats of 30 years as an educator, including a remarkable 20 year tenure in educational publishing. This experience a broad understanding of the educational landscape in Eswatini and to also recognize the immense potential for collaboration within the publishing industry.

Imisebe launched the ground breaking siSwati monolingual dictionary in 2021; the first of its kind in the kingdom of Eswatini. Imisebe is the first Swati owned Publishing House, and has taken big strides in promoting and preserving siSwati language and culture.

To learn more join us tomorrow for her presentation:

Saturday, September 21st from 12:25 - 13:00 🕐
Entrance: FREE | Drinks and refreshments on sale!

19/09/2024

SPELL Day 1 Open (Book) Mic Night is almost here and we can’t wait! Come shelter in from the cold, enjoy some wine or a hot beverage and let the spoken word put you in a spell!

If you have some poetry you’d like to share, some words from a recent or old read that has you spellbound come and share it. If you’re gifted with a voice and lyrics you can share that as well!

When? Friday, September 21st | 6pm - 8pm
Where? - At .loku
Fee: E50 gets you a free drink 🍷☕️

18/09/2024

Introducing SPELL panelist Tenele Habangaan, a new-to-the-scene children’s book author!

Tenele is a vibrant storytelling, her book series, “Lulu na Luba,” celebrates African children and their indigenous languages, fostering literacy and imagination. With relatable characters inspired by her own kids, Tenele’s tales are filled with adventure, curiosity, and empowering messages about diversity and the power of language.

Tenele will be speaking this Saturday, September 21st from 13:00 - 13:30.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from Tenele and discover how her passion for preserving culture shines through her beautifully illustrated books.

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Mbabane

Telephone

+26876681020

Website

https://www.antidotemusic.net/vukubone

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