Ikalanga Cultural Festival billed for Sebina
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Organised by Legendary Investments, the first Ikalanga Cultural Festival will run from December 23 to 24 with revellers wishing to party their way into Christmas.
According to the event coordinator, Kose Mmoloki, the festival to be held in a farm a few kilometres away from Sebina towards Makaleng village will start with a family fun day in the morning and an after-party in the evening. Mmoloki told Showbiz that different Ikalanga musicians and traditional groups will entertain spectators. Popular Ikalanga jazz legend Ndingo Johwa leads the bill.
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