Rising South African vocalist Naledi Aphiwe is set to bring her distinctive voice and popular songs to Eswatini when she headlines the much-anticipated Thursday Ladies Night: Madonsela’s Edition at Mdzimba View Shisanyama on August 27, 2026.
The event is expected to attract music lovers and nightlife enthusiasts for an evening centred around live entertainment, with the young South African singer taking centre stage as the headline performer.
The supporting acts include Virus, Lady Zee, Sergy, Stella Jacobs, Zulu D, Culolam and Sbu De Drum DJ, while Sintour will take on MC duties for the evening. 
Mdzimba View Shisanyama announced via its social media platforms, encouraging fans to prepare for Aphiwe’s arrival.
“Eswatini, she is coming. From the songs you’ve had on repeat to the stage at Mdzimba View, Naledi Aphiwe is ready to deliver a performance you won’t forget,” the venue announced.
The organisers said the show would allow fans to hear some of Aphiwe’s biggest songs performed live.
“You’ve been singing along to Naledi Aphiwe’s biggest hits; now it’s time to experience them LIVE! Don’t wait until it’s sold out!” the announcement stated.
Tickets for the event have been structured into general admission and VIP categories. General pre-sale tickets are priced at E80, while tickets purchased at the gate cost E120.
For patrons looking for a premium experience, VIP pre-sale tickets cost E200, increasing to E300 at the gate.
Tickets are available at all Galito’s outlets in the Kingdom, giving music fans several options to secure their places ahead of the event.
Aphiwe’s appearance in Eswatini comes as the young vocalist continues to build her reputation as one of the promising voices emerging from South Africa.
Born on December 15, 2006, Aphiwe comes from a family with a strong love for music. Her musical roots are in KwaZulu-Natal, where she was raised in eNanda Newtown A, a township in the Durban area.
Despite her growing profile in the music industry, Aphiwe is still a young artist and, at the time of her rise to prominence, was a matric student at Khethokuhle High School.
Naledi Aphiwe’s musical journey received an unexpected boost after a teacher posted a video of her showcasing her vocal abilities alongside her classmates.
The video spread rapidly across social media, attracting attention from audiences far beyond her school and local community.
The viral response catapulted Naledi Aphiwe into the public spotlight and provided her with an early platform from which to develop her career.
