Gqom and house musician Malusi Mthunywa has set the stage to uplift other local musicians through his music festival that will take place this month.
The singer and songwriter, mostly known in his music community in Msogwaba as King Lusi, is on his way to break through the music industry and is vying to be one of Nsikazi’s greatest.
Mthunywa said the festival named after his stage name, King Lusi Festival, is a start to many initiatives to allow local artists to market their music and brands.
“This inaugural annual event aims to invite young and upcoming artists and DJs to showcase their talent in music for free. Music lovers can enjoy unique music from local creatives. I believe it will be a successful one because a lot of people have shown interest,” Mthunywa said.
“Some of the local artists who have confirmed to perform are Happy Boy, Jeje07 and Ndovela, Boet Jay, Insufility, Diego, Prince Tweezy, Prince Tee, Kaydanota and Silver Steel. More artists are still registering to perform and some will be announced prior the event. DJs on the decks will be DJ Tevin, Dj Robert, Ben SA, DJ Two-short and Toxide DJs and the MC for the day will be the beautiful and bubbly Asebeautiful Destiny Msibi,” said Mthunywa.
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He said the event is set to take place on Saturday October 22 at the Egogogweni Centre in Tekwane North. “People can come and enjoy the talent we have in Pienaar and surrounding areas.”
Mthunywa said he will also take the opportunity to showcase his new music at the festival, which is something his fans can be excited about.
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“My latest project will drop on Friday October 21. It is an EP titled Wenkosi with six gqom songs which are perfect to enjoy during the coming festive season,” he said.
He told Mpumalanga News that he fell in love with the KwaZulu-Natal originated music, gqom in 2010, and he began making his own in 2019.
