Saul Williams, Ayo and Flavia Coehlo to Headline Swaziland's MTN Bushfire Festival

Headlining the MTN Bushfire Festival in Swaziland this year is soulful Romanian-Nigerian singer-songwriter Ayo. Joining her is US-based performance poet Saul Williams, described as “a leading voice on the spoken-word scene”, and his backing band. Lovers of fusion can catch reggae-meets-bossa nova sensation Flavia Coelho from Brazil. Among the South African acts billed are MXO, Jeremy Loops, Tonik, Mi Casa, DJ duo Revolution, and jazz maestro Adam Glasser’s Mzansi project, [...]

 

Swaziland celebrates 40/40

Tomorrow Swazi’s will celebrate the 40th anniversary their nation’s independence from British rule. It’ll also mark the 40th birthday of the ruling monarch King Mswati III. But the celebration is surrounded by much controversy – Swaziland is one of the poorest African nations and yet it’s budget for the celebration are at a rumored $30 million. Some complain the king lives too extravagantly for a country where so many live [...]