Local artists warm up Khawa Cultural festival
Tuesday, May 03, 2022 | 220 Views |
Charma Gal PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Just as if attendants had not had enough fun of the whole event, the artists ensured that revellers of the music festival continued to have fun and enjoy the return of the Khawa Dune Challenge and Cultural Festival. The event marked its return after a two-year hiatus due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. It followed a series of other events that are part of the main event. There were other artists that had done enough earlier on to warm the stage for the trio. With big name artists in the line-up, it was obvious that the fans were looking towards their performances. Of the trio, MMP Family were the first to perform, and they did not disappoint.
Their set lasted close to an hour, but it was worth the time. They performed their well-known hits from Makhenekhe to Tuesday, much to the appreciation of the crowd, which in most cases sang along.
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