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TIYANDZA THE NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR FOR SWAZI AD AGENCY

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IS HE GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOU?

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BHOLOJA RECEIVES A LETTER FROM OBAMA

WHERE IS LUTION?

SWAZI JIVE ANNOUNCES HIPNOTIK DATE

THE UNIQUE COLLABORATION OF SWAZI MUSIC

DJ TIRA ROCKS SOLANI’S

HOME BOY DIBA DIBA WANGWANE

6 1 0 2 E R I F MTN BUSH ” N U F E H T S MIS “DON'T

Top Photogenic Models INSIDE

BLAQUE CREATION’S OWNER BUYS FORMER CLUB BABYLON

CONTENTS

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Regulars 02 Contributors 03 04 Events & Gigs: MTN BUSHFIRE

Announces exciting & Diverse Line up for 2016

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Features

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LifeStyle 39 Sports: 42 Destination: 44 Food: 47 Reads & Movies:

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CONTRIBUTORS

Live Challenge Contributors

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Laurence Lukhele

Siyabonga Tsela

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ABOUT SWAZI GROOVERS Swazi Groovers Magazine is an informative product for the like-minded population with a special interest in fun and destinations. The magazine is primarily targeting a range of topics from fashion, music, art, relationships, career advice, destinations, food, events and gigs. Our target market is guided by an aspiration towards a higher technology standard measure.

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Regulars | Relationships

Is he Good Enough for you?

Does he meet all your expectations and more? If you’re left with a page full of ticks after reading our list then you’re onto a winner!

Words Online Search Design Laurence Lukhele

You're both on a crowded bus home and you notice that he immediately gets up to offer a seat to an elderly lady. Who said chivalry was dead?!

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A fight breaks out at lunchtime between a group of guys.

Rather than punching on like the rest of his mates, he tries to play peacemaker.

A guy who doesn't automatically resort to violence to solve a problem? We like!

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Your guy loves to have a good time with his mates, but he's not easily influenced he's usually the go-to guy if they're ever in trouble. A guy that's loyal + reliable = a YES in our books!

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The two of you get into a heated debate and he's not backing down so you just insult him because you're frustrated he calls you on it. A guy who has opinions and isn't afraid to tell you when you're acting a little bratty? We think you've met your match!

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He's not embarrassed or afraid to be affectionate with you in front of his mates and happily holds your hand after his Saturday soccer match!

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You don't feel that pressure to 11 be rockin' your best dress or have your hair styled perfectly every time you see him. You could be wearing takkies with your hair mess and he'd still wrap you up in a bear hug!

A friend offers you something you can't eat and you feel a He's very approachable and little awkward speaking up, but before 12 doesn't hesitate to ask the you can say anything, he's already new guy class to join in a lunchtime saying you can't eat it and suggests an game of soccer so he can meet alternative. So he HAS been listening! everyone. Kudos!

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It's your first date and you notice he's wearing a new pair of jeans, he's cut his hair and he smells good. He obviously cares about his appearance and is trying to make a good impression on you and he has!

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He's not obsessed with popularity and doesn't need 765 friends on his facebook account.

In fact he's hardly on FB at all, except to share funny video or keep in touch with mates who live His younger siblings look up to overseas.

5 him and he likes hanging out He's the one laughing the 14 with them. This is super good sign! loudest at your joke even if everyone else thinks it was lame.

He respects your girl time and 6 Now that's love! doesn't dish out guilt trips about not seeing him enough on the weekends. Phew. We wouldn't want that!

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You can talk openly to him about your dreams and all your goals for the future and he encourages you to go for it! He's He sends you a cute SMS 7 when you least expect it just to such a positive influence in your life, he makes you feel like you can let you know that he's thinking about achieve anything! you. Aww!

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FOR HIM DO Understand that before a women is your partner or wife, she is an individual who has dreams and aspirations of her own. Acknowledge her ambitions and be emotionally supportive.

DON’T Define your manhood in terms of what you do or don't do, or your earning. “Don't tell yourself that because you cant contribute financially then that is the end. Contribute what you can, which may not only be material or monetary. You could help with maintaining the home or taking care of children,” We advise...

FOR HER DO Be sensitive to his feelings. Pointing out how she’s “wasting your money” or making fun of his earnings in private or in public is disrespectful and wont bring you closer.

Do measure your partners worth as a person by his character - what he stands for, how he treats you as a partner, and the kind of father he is, not by how much he earns.

DON’T Don't keep reminding him that you pay for most of the things in the house. He knows it and doesn’t need it to be thrown in his face every day.

Don't make decisions about your lives and force him to accept them simply because you are the one who is paying. For example, don't expect him to get excited about going on holiday over seas in the middle of the year because you can afford it. He might want to contribute something but not at the time that you want.

AS A COUPLE DO Be honest with yourself and what’s important to you. If you’re a women who prefers security over romance, there’s no need to be ashamed about it. Choose to be with someone who can give that to you.

Communicate. Talk about issues of income and other things too. Focus on what you can archive as a couple for your family with what you have.

Draw up joint budget and decide together how to spend your money. “Agree on an allowance for each you and how much each will be allowed to spend,” We say.

Look at what you can do to grow closer as a couple. “Don't make money be the ‘end all be all’ of the relationship and don't place too much importance on material things,” We Say...

DON’T Treat the differences in salary as a competition.

Rather than compete, appreciate one another’s differences. “Celebrate what your partner does well. You both have ambitions so join hands as a couple and discuss how you can both realistically archive your goals,” We advice...

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Words BushFire Website | Photos Google | Design Laurence

MTN BUSHFIRE ANNOUNCES EXCITING & DIVERSE LINE UP FOR 2016 Lauded by CNN as one of the “7 African music festivals you really have to see”, and most recently named as BBC's Top African Festival, MTN Bushfire is Swaziland's internationally acclaimed music & arts festival that celebrates creative expression whilst promoting social responsibility, stimulating the economy and drawing talent and tourists from across Africa and around the world.

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TN Bushfire is pleased to be able to announce just some of the diverse talent that will be featured at the 2016 Ten Year Anniversary edition of the event, taking place from May 27th 29th. With tickets for this year's event already selling fast- fans are urged to book tickets now to avoid missing out on this unique and amazing line-up.

Acts already announced by MTN Bushfire include Mali's internationally acclaimed world-music stars Songhoy Blues whose debut album has been described by top music magazine NME as “a masterpiece of desert blues, blending American guitar licks with Malian grooves,” the exciting new South African genre breaking eclectic fusion of AfrobalkanSkadubhallBombshelter Beast featuring Pitch Black Afro, Mafikizolo, whose 2014 comeback made waves across South Africa and beyond, Pablo Nouvelle, a filmmaker and musician from Switzerland who takes soul “back to the future” with a combination of new sounds and old samples, and Living Room made up of Manu Delago, an Austrian percussionist and composer, best known as Bjork's hang drummer and saxophonist and clarinet player Pepe Auer.

South African artists also confirmed include cutting edge acts such as Native Young, Nomadic Orchestra, Felix Laband, and Toby2Shoes with acts

from Swaziland including Bholoja, NomzamoZazaDlamini&Fanaza.

MTN Bushfire is proud to announce the next batch of additions to this already globally representative line up with artists from a far afield as Canada and New Zealand. Confirmed for the MTN Bushfire main stage is Estère, whose mixture of bass, synth, drums, guitar, vocal harmonies, keyboard, whistles, claps, kazoo, desk tapping has been dubbed Electric Blue Witch Hop. Hailing from New Zealand, Estère has performed at festivals across the globe and opened for artists including Erykah Badu, Morcheeba, Baths, Ikonika and KT Tunstal. In fact, Acclaim Magazine describes her as having a “velvet smooth voice that has already drawn comparisons with Erykah Badu with the charm of Lianne La Havas.”

Also confirmed for the 2016 lineup is 27 year-old Canadian singer Cold Specks whose 2012 debut album, 'I Predict a Graceful Expulsion!' was hailed as a masterful and wholly original debut, and was shortlisted for a Juno award and Polaris Prize. In a style described as “doom-soul” Cold Specks has worked on Moby's album 'Innocents' and was invited to play with Joni Mitchell at the singer's 70th birthday, alongside the likes of Herbie Hancock.

DJ Dawee is a Reggae/Dancehall, Soca, Tropical

Bas s &Afrobeats DJ & MC from the Berlinbased sound system and label SWS. Dawee will bring to MTN Bushfire the wickedest tunes from the Caribbean with newly emerging music genres from around the globe (Moombahton, Tropical Bass) in a creative and danceable way.

Another exciting announcement is the confirmation of South Africa ska legends The Rudimentals.

Setting the standard for ska/ reggae / African beats in Southern Africa for over 14 years, The Rudimentals' 13 piece line-up includes; a threepiece brass section with a trombonist, trumpet and saxophonist; a five-piece vocal section with two international male fashion model MC's from New York and Jamaica, a Zimbabwean-born 'toasting' MC and a rotating roster of up-and-coming backing vocalists; a keyboard player; an electronic and beats synth-player; a drummer first blooded in the metal scene; a bass player and guitar player.

Tickets on Sale Now Book Early to Avoid Disappointment With tickets for MTN Bushfire in 2015 selling out before the event even started, fans are urged to secure tickets early. MTN Bushfire presale tickets are on sale now via the MTN Bushfire website and Facebook page, www.bush-fire.com, www.facebook.com/MTNBushfire.

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Homeboy Diba Diba WaNgwane “This music is what we call Ngwane Hop, a genre that is brought into existence by cultural inspirational fusion of hip hop traditional music, rhythm and blues, a sound that has Swazi lyrics in Siswati and a feel of cultural pride.”

Words Diba Diba | Reporting | Laurence Lukhele | Photos Diba Diba | Design Laurence Lukhele

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e started singing as a child grew to love the idea of rhymes and rhythm, started in 2004 since then he has performed in both private and public functions like the Fireworks hosted by big fun at Café Mogambo, fireworks at Mavuso Trade Centre, hosted by Blaque Creations, Foam Party hosted by Big Fun in Matsapha Flying Club, Brema Heavy Weights show hosted by Brema Heavy Weights at Club Le Zone so far. Diba Diba has currently shared the stage with SAMA award winning group Teargas, Nomzamo aka Zaza, Dj. Sue,Dj. Master P, Dj. Karly B, Dj.Kronic, Dj. Mistosoul, Dj. Patch, Prodigal Sonz, Slim Q, Qibho Intalektual, Ghetto Villa, Dj. 711, Dj. Crooks and those who slip his mind as he mentioned.

“This music is what we call Ngwane Hop, a genre that is brought into existence by cultural inspirational fusion of hip hop traditional music, rhythm and blues, a sound that has Swazi lyrics in Siswati and a feel of cultural pride.” Relevant music is easy to relate to, music that inspires you music that has a message a meaning sense, music that is Diba Diba Swazi music and the world at large,” said Diba Diba.

For bookings, you can call: (+268) 7605 0599- 7692 5698 or Email: dibadiba48@yahoo.com

Joy Natasha Dludlu’s Questions How do you gets to start your songs, do you dream about it or what?

And what inspires you with your music?

Diba Diba’s Answer Hi Joy! Well, my songs come from my experiences apart from the fact that i love music with a passion, i just think of the things that happen and i pour my heart out but i need to write it down and arrange it in such a way that's it musically correct.

Phila Mhlanty Deepcharmah We've seen Diba Diba being the number one Artist in SD and then he was nowhere to be seen, i think it will benefit other artists, to know what happened to him, and how to deal with that, because, he's back and blazing now.

Diba Diba’s Answer I’ve been in the studio working experiencing new things personally and professionally. The music industry is not all so perfect and far from what you expect as an artist that does music for the unconditional love of it and not the fame and overwhelming attention. All i do is music with its art, so with art you don't have a say in when you’ll be inspired, or how you’ll be inspired, it just happens, it has to be effortless, ive been taking my time to understand my art, exploring it and growing it. I would say to other artists, take your time to perfect your art and as much as we love our fans we need to take the time to do what we know how to do, its only right we give them the best of us to entertain them Kahle.

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Words Koko Shabangu | Photos Qibho & Sands | Design Laurence

Qibho & SANDS The Unique collaboration of Swazi music.

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ibho and Sands, the unique collaboration of Swazi musicians SandzisoMatsebula and QibhoIntalektual, is an exciting blend of soul and contemporary hip-hop that is both daring and refreshing. Together, they create a mesmerising, very original style of their very own, with Sandziso's vocal range, smooth harmonies and flawless musicianship providing a compellingly melodic backdrop to Qibho's thought-provoking, brave spoken word. Politically and socially conscious whilst patriotic to their Swazi origins, Qibho and Sands create intelligent, powerful soul, which surprises, challenges and captivates audiences in equal measure.

Sandziso is a musician of the highest quality.

Having studied music for many years under the tutelage of some of the country's top musical mentors and producers, Sandziso has emerged as a mature, exceptionally talented singsongwriter and relaxed performer in his own right.

Humble and friendly, Sandziso, who didn't like singing until his late teens, attributes his success to pushing the limits of his comfort zone, challenging himself to explore new ideas and styles. His distinctive voice and relevant subject matter have earned him a dedicated following in Swaziland and he is hugely popular with all ages across the country. His solo performances at intimate venues, as well as at larger festivals, have shown him to be a versatile and exciting soul artist.

QibhoIntalektual's poetry and his high-profile work with the famous poetry group, Rooted Soulz, have placed him amongst the country's leading spoken word artists. He is fiercely committed to community development and social justice, and much of his early work reflects the issues he sees and has experienced in Swazi society. His style,

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having developed since venturing into music, still retains that keen sense of moral and social responsibility. He believes that all musicians and artists have occupied a privileged place in a society, and that their art should work towards tackling important issues, as well as entertaining.

These convictions make his intimate connection with the crowd unrivalled. A unique ability to blend siSwati and English and an unrivalled natural rhythm make Qibho's slick musings insightful and seductive.

Writing and performing both in siSwati English, Qibho and Sands are taking the Swazi music scene by a storm with their new, original sound.

As they work towards their 2014 single release, followed by their imminent debut album, Kingdom Stories, and accompanying tour, the duo continue to perform at the highest level, at major festivals and the region's top venues. Performing with their long-time backing vocalist Bandile, Qibho and Sands can be relied upon to give both a spinetingling acoustic set, or, in bigger surrounds, can be supported in electrifying set by the five-piece band, Chord Unbreakable.

Qibho and Sands, 'the hottest thing in Swaziland' (The Swazi Times, December 2013), are available for live performance throughout 2014.

For further information, please contact their manager, Tom Churchyard, on +26876760607 or on qibhoandsands@gmail.com. They are also available on Twitter, Facebook and SoundCloud.

Tom Churchyard On behalf of the artists. +26876760607 qibhoandsands@gmail.com

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Illa has gone from being a complete unknown to one of Brema Hottest Musicians

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YOU EXPLODED ONTO THE MUSIC SCENE WITH NEW GREAT TUNES AND CAMPAIGNS. DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC.

MALINI I FRIDGE HAS BEEN DAZZLING THE AIRWAVES. WHAT INSPIRED THIS SONG?

READ FACTOR

HAVE YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A MUSICIAN? WHAT DON'T PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU?

DID YOUR FAMILY SUPPORT YOUR CAREER CHOICE? WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX?

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS WHICH ARTISTS, DEAD OR ALIVE WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH?

WHATS YOUR FAVORITE HOME COOKED MEAL?

YOU HAVE A SIGNATURE FASHION STYLE. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE IT?

WHAT ARE YOUR FUTURE PLANS?

ANY UPDATES ON FILL UP MAVUSO CONCEPT? Fill up Mavuso is coming soon. I will announce all details in the rights platform. Press conference once everything is in place.

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