Festival welcomes SA’s most feisty
The eigth Annual Mpumalanga Comes Alive Festival (MPUCA) returns with a bang this year. The weekend-long extravaganza brings you the best entertainment featuring the "it" girls of the music industry.
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Fifi Cooper, first lady of Motswako and an award-winning female rapper who broke into the scene in 2010, will be part of the line-up. Originally from the North West, Fifi has always been interested in Hip Hop. She describes herself as a new breed of a tough and talented female rapper.
What would a party be without Babes Wodumo this year? The “Wololo” hit-maker has captured South Africa with her dance moves.She is no stranger, as Babes shot to fame when she featured in Big Nuz’s music video. Lately the Durban-born singer and dancer has been trending on social media, not only because she is sizzling hot but for her engagement to Mapintsha (Big Nuz).
Ligwalagwala FM personalities will host the events for the weekend. The afternoon drive show host Shabbisto, fresh and energetic Willie Da Voice, sultry fashionista KhayaAngel, Lungile Mhango and Sweetmike are also part of the line-up.
According to co-founder of MPUCA, Thabo Sekele, the event will offer an opportunity for aspiring artists in Mpumalanga, which is an important mechanism to stay in touch with the evolving techniques and trends of the broader music industry.
“The line-up is a fusion of local and national artists. We thought it was high time the brand stood on its own, as we have ambitions to take it to greater heights as a product of Mpumalanga,” Sekele said.
Festivities for that weekend kick-off with a pre-party at I’langa Mall’s Cappuccinos on Friday,
September 30. The main event will be held at the Mbombela Stadium on Saturday October 1, and the weekend will end off with an All White Sunday Soul Session at Dream South Business Lounge.
Tickets for the pre-party cost R150. For the main event entry fee is R10 at the gate, which will be donated to charity. VIP access is R650. Entry fee to the All White Sunday Soul Session is R200.
Artist line-up for the pre-party September 30, 2016: Zoe, Trevor Dee, Dj China, LuloCafe, DJ Ocean and Fistaz Mixwell.
• Main Event: October 1, 2016: Ricky Rick, Babes Wodumo, BigNuz, Nasty C, BlackMotion, DuBoiz, Fifi Cooper, Shabbisto, Chrizozo, DJ Sbu, Durban Nyts, Dj Bongz, Vetku and Mahoota, Lerato Kganyayo, Malwela, Ms Jones, Sumbody and Sergio Taylor. • All White Sunday Session: October 2, 2016: Afrotraction, Vusi Nova, Jay Spitter, Amon Mokoena, Dj Man, Sweetmike, Tlaki the Best, Pressure and AJ.
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