#MTNBushfire Festival kicks off on a high note

Nakhane performed songs off his latest album, 'You Will Not Doe'. Picture: Twitter

Nakhane performed songs off his latest album, 'You Will Not Doe'. Picture: Twitter

Published May 26, 2018

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Thirty thousand fans come out on Friday night to see some of their favourite musicians perform at MTN's Bushfire Festival.

Bumper to bumper traffic at the Oshoek and Ngwenya border posts did not deter fans from attending Africa’s Top Festival, according to BBC. Over the years Bushfire has attracted international performers and festival goers and this year was no different. 

It looks like South Africans have taken over #MTNBushfire2018 with this Zola classic pic.twitter.com/YcbGKOfQo1

— IOL Lifestyle (@IOL_Lifestyle) May 25, 2018

The annual three-day music festival, which is held in the Malkerns Valley in Swaziland saw some of South Africa’s biggest stars take to the stage. The single digit temperatures did not stop fans from screaming their lungs out and dancing until the next morning. 

Swaziland’s Velemseni is currently on the #MTNBushfire2018 Main Stage pic.twitter.com/Kc2NWCkTCx

— IOL Lifestyle (@IOL_Lifestyle) May 25, 2018

The festival kicked off with a performance by Mozambique’s Timbila Muzimba on the Main Stage which was followed by a performance by Brazil’s Flavia Coelho. Coelho, who we met before her performance said she was excited to be on Swaziland and introduce her music to a new crowd. 

Brazil’s @flaviacoelhobr says “in Brazil we speak very fast” and then speed sings #mtnbushfire2018 #BringYourFire pic.twitter.com/MJOs6lecPd

— IOL Lifestyle (@IOL_Lifestyle) May 25, 2018

Fans enjoyed South African actor and singer Nakhane’s performance, the star performed songs off his latest album, You Will Not Doe. Award-winning Hip Hop Star Khuli Chana also keep the audience on their feet. 

#MTNBushfire no stranger to @MTNBushfire @nakhaneofficial gives a stellar performance to thousands of festivals goers. @ReporterStar @IOL_Lifestyle pic.twitter.com/xQs1mCCkft

— Nokuthula Zwane (@Zwane_2Li2Ls) May 25, 2018

The Firefly Stage, which is reserved for DJs, was also set alight by DJ Mbally, DJ Mavava and Costa Titch. 

From music to food, it’s no wonder this festival is rated as one of the best on the continent. 

Saturday's performances kicks off with Sands, Kwesta and Sho Madjozi. 

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