Press Release by MTN Bushfire
FuTopia is a new festival organised by Busara Promotions and curated by the team behind the internationally acclaimed Sauti za Busara festival. FuTopia is a bold, vibrant three-day urban festival that celebrates creativity, culture, and the lifestyle of tomorrow.
Tribal Natives’ performance at FuTopia, an urban lifestyle festival established by Busara Promotions and curated by the organisers of Sauti za Busara, reinforces the power of collaboration in supporting arts mobility and cross-cultural connections.
Tribal Natives have been crafting a sonic revolution that has ignited local stages with rhythm, soul, fashion, and storytelling. The visionary duo behind this bold expression of music, identity, and rebirth, DJ Ash and Nelsonx, will hoist their signature unapologetic celebration of Eswatini’s creative pulse at FuTopia.
Fresh off a string of electrifying performances at local profile events such as the MTN Bushfire festival and the Standard Bank Luju Food & Lifestyle Festival, the duo promises a high-energy set that reflects their cultural identity and sonic evolution.
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The MTN Bushfire Communications team, in a press release, notes that the Tribal Natives’ invitation to be part of the FuTopia lineup is a bold recognition of the duo’s role in shaping the future of Afro House and Afro Tech.
“This represents a sonic bridge between Eswatini and Zanzibar, while offering a cultural meeting point for tradition and innovation.”
The Communications team further notes that MTN Bushfire’s partnership with Busara Promotions – the organisers behind Sauti za Busara and FuTopia – fuels the shared vision to elevate the arts across Africa and create platforms for emerging artists to thrive.
“This collaboration also serves as a tangible reference and an inspiring model for other festivals across Africa. It is a declaration of the boundless possibilities and meaningful progress that emerge from the unity and upliftment of the voices that carry culture forward.”
Meet the Architects of Afro House’s Future
- DJ Ash: A fearless female selector whose genre-defying sets have redefined Afrotech in Eswatini. Her rise since 2023 has been meteoric, and her influence continues to expand with each performance.
- Nelsonx: A producer and DJ whose Swati-Mozambican roots infuse his sound with depth and dynamism. His ability to fuse Pop, EDM, and Afrohouse into emotionally resonant sets makes him a standout voice in the genre.
The Communications team has urged EmaSwati to support the duo.
“To all EmaSwati living in Zanzibar, traveling in East Africa, or supporting from home, this is your moment to rally behind your own. Those in Zanzibar can attend FuTopia in person and represent Eswatini’s vibrant spirit.”
FuTopia Zanzibar by Busara Promotions
FuTopia is a new festival organised by Busara Promotions and curated by the team behind the internationally acclaimed Sauti za Busara festival. FuTopia is a bold, vibrant three-day urban festival that celebrates creativity, culture, and the lifestyle of tomorrow. Set in the visionary Fumba Town, FuTopia transforms everyday spaces into dynamic hubs of music, upcycled fashion, tech, food, art, sports, and innovation. It is a space where imagination meets action, and community drives aspirations for a better, more sustainable future.
