THE names of the top maskandi artists who will sing and dance for their fans this coming weekend have been revealed.
Ifolo LoMaskandi which includes Khuzani, Shwi, Ntencane, Mroza, Thokozani Langa, Bahubhe, Jaiva, Qhosha, Imfezemnyama, Sgwebo, DSD, Ali Mgube, and Dumakahle, will perform at the Ingoma kaZwelonke event.
The event will take place at People's Park Stadium in Durban, KZN on Saturday, 3 June.
In the first edition of the event in 2022, maskandi groups were interrupted by uncontrollable fans who were not happy about the groups.
Event organiser Xolani Mcineka said there wouldn't be any interruptions in 2023 as the stage will be protected, and the fans will stay in their designated areas.
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"We have put all measures to ensure that there are no interruptions during the event.
"Ifolo LoMaskandi is an independent group created by top maskandi artists to dance for the fans, and they will also bring girls who will clap for them during their performance," he said.
During the event, more than 50 groups will be competing, but the Zulu traditional dance and Ifolo Lomaskandi will not be competing. They will only be entertaining fans and showcasing their dancing skills.
Meanwhile, the only women groups oQhawekazi and Melisizwe will also be given an hour to compete against each other.
Mcineka said Zulu King Misuzulu is expected to attend the event again, after gracing the first one in 2022.
