Hip-hop lovers in Eswatini are in for a big treat as South African rap star Nasty C brings his Ivyson Tour to the kingdom for the very first time. The event has been set for 31 October 2025 at Mdzimba View along the Manzini, Mbabane corridor.
This marks the third stop of the rapper’s Ivyson Tour 2025, which kicked off in Johannesburg before heading to Durban. The Eswatini leg promises to be one of the most exciting nights of the year, with exclusive merchandise, meet and greet, lifestyle experiences, and a host of local performances.
Nasty C, born Nsikayesizwe Ngcobo, has grown to become one of Africa’s biggest rap exports. Known for hits like SMA, Juice Back, Zulu Man With Some Power, and Crazy Crazy, he has built a loyal fan base across the continent. The Ivyson Tour, which started around 2017, has become his signature live music series and a space where he connects directly with fans through music, creativity, and storytelling. This year’s tour has earmarked 11 Countries and in total 17 tour stops.
Speaking about the tour earlier this year, Nasty C shared that Ivyson is not just about the music, but about inspiring young people to believe in themselves, build their own brands, and dream beyond their city limits. This year’s theme, ‘The Legacy Continues,’ is focused on growth, collaboration, and giving emerging artists a platform to shine.
The Eswatini show is expected to feature performances from some of the kingdom’s upcoming stars in hip-hop like Ace Julez, Sean Cast HQ, Amarri, amongst acts such as Ubab’Dlamini, Sergy and Touch of Soul (TOS). The event organisers have promised an energetic line-up and a full festival experience, complete with food stalls, merchandise booths, and interactive zones.
Event promoter from Toorly, Ella Okunmwendia, said they are excited to bring such a high-profile tour to Eswatini. “We’ve worked hard to make sure this show represents the spirit of Ivyson which is all things youth, excellence, and self-expression. Its success would not have been realized if Emaswati did not request it via our platform where a minimum of 300 tickets needed to be preordered, now it’s a matter of making history.”
Tickets for the show are already on sale at selected outlets and online platforms, with early bird prices starting at E250 for general access and E600 for VIP. Gates will open at 2 PM, and performances are expected to continue late into the night.
Fans are encouraged to dress in their best Ivyson-inspired looks and come ready for an unforgettable Halloween weekend. With Nasty C on stage and Mdzimba Mountain as the backdrop, Eswatini is about to witness one of the biggest musical nights of 2025.
