{"id":1823,"date":"2025-08-22T18:53:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T16:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swazidailynews.com\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2025-08-22T18:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T16:53:14","slug":"sancheziey-shines-on-1kzn-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/1823\/national\/sancheziey-shines-on-1kzn-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"Sancheziey shines on 1KZN TV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Siphesihle Dlamini<br \/><br \/>Eswatini music star Sancheziey became the first liSwati artist to be featured on 1KZN TV, the renowned KwaZulu-Natal broadcast service, in a pre-recorded episode of the Ugubhu Lwami show that promises to bring Eswatini rhythms into living rooms across South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The show was filmed with an interview and four live performances and is scheduled to air on October 23, 2025, on DStv channel 261 from 6 pm to 8 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Sancheziey arrived at the 1KZN studios accompanied by a tight creative team that included Mabhodweni, Ligabazi Simphiweyinkhosi Sibisi and Miss Cultural Heritage 2021 First Princess Ncedo Mamba, who performed as backup dancers.<\/p>\n<p>The artist described the reception as exceptionally warm, noting that production documented the group from arrival to wrap. The mood backstage and on set, he said, was \u201cA-grade,\u201d reflecting professional hospitality and a collaborative atmosphere between the Eswatini delegation and the 1KZN crew.<\/p>\n<p>At the Ugubhu Lwami taping, Sancheziey and his ensemble performed four songs: \u201cSiyabonga Gogo,\u201d \u201cMbali,\u201d \u201cNguye\u201d and \u201cVele.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The set blended contemporary production with liSwati melodic and rhythmic elements, offering viewers an accessible introduction to the artist\u2019s sound.<\/p>\n<p>Sancheziey reported that the group \u201cbrought their best on stage,\u201d delivering a performance that balanced vocal clarity, choreography and cultural expression.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1828\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1828\" style=\"width: 923px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1828\" src=\"https:\/\/genesisekucalenimedia.com\/edn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PAGE-14-Sancheziey-shines-on-1KZN-TV-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"923\" height=\"692\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1828\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Sancheziey shines on 1KZN TV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The visual presentation was considered part of the performance. Sancheziey credited Vunula with Cece for dressing the emagabazi (dancers) and Lasiies Crafts \u2014 specifically an Umhelwane piece, for his stage wardrobe.<\/p>\n<p>The coordinated outfits reinforced the show\u2019s cultural identity while giving the televised performance a polished, television-ready look.<\/p>\n<p>Being the first Swati artist to feature on 1KZN TV carried both symbolic and practical weight. Sancheziey described the moment as \u201cgiving goosebumps,\u201d emphasising the historical significance of crossing a new broadcast threshold for Eswatini music.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond symbolism, he highlighted the practical benefit of networking: the appearance opened doors for future collaborations and bookings in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe took the music to South Africa,\u201d he said, noting plans to \u201cgrace many events\u201d as the exposure translates into live opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Sancheziey used the platform to spotlight his recently released project, Salukazana, which dropped days before the television appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Early reception, he reported, is promising: the single \u201cNguye\u201d is leading in numbers with \u201cMbali\u201d close behind. Sancheziey acknowledged that streaming momentum often builds over time and said a promotional strategy would be unveiled soon to broaden the album\u2019s reach and recognition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"By Siphesihle Dlamini Eswatini music star Sancheziey became the first liSwati artist to be featured on 1KZN TV,&hellip;","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1828,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,25,26],"tags":[46,39,73,58],"class_list":["post-1823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entertainment","category-national","category-swaziland","tag-africa","tag-entertainment","tag-eswatini","tag-national","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - 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