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Local muso set to perform at festivals in Zimbabwe and Malawi

Local muso set to perform at festivals in Zimbabwe and Malawi Western Extension hip-hop artist Siphesihle Ngoma, aka Dynastee King, will spread his artistry beyond the South African borders when he performs in two festivals that celebrate African arts and culture in Zimbabwe and Malawi. The muso will perform in the Hurungwe Arts Festival in Karoi, Zimbabwe, from July 25 to 27 and will jet off to Malawi to perform in the UMP Festival from October 21 to 27. Ngoma started writing music in 2018 and takes inspiration from hip-hop heads like Kwesta and Nasty C. He said performing at both these events will elevate him to new heights and help him network with various artists from across the continent. 'It will mean a lot because I never performed outside the country. It will be a blessing,' he said. 'Both festivals represent incredible opportunities to showcase my work, connect with fellow artists, and engage with diverse audiences. The Hurungwe Arts Festival honours and promotes various forms of artistic expression, while the UMP Festival celebrates cultural diversity through music and arts,' he added. The independent artist needs financial help to travel to both events. He needs around R30 000 to cover his expenses. 'As an independent artist, I face financial constraints that challenge my ability to cover the travel and accommodation costs associated with participating in these significant events. 'Receiving financial assistance will ease the financial burden and enable me to immerse myself in both festivals, where I hope to network, learn and promote my work. Participation in these events is vital for my artistic growth and will significantly enhance my exposure as an artist.' To help Ngoma, contact him on 073 434 5087 or Dynast33bookings@ for more information. Also Read: Local artist tells his story through hip-hop Also Read: Daveyton hip-hop artist encourages others to work hard At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!