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Emagagu's story is a story of young artists carrying home with confidence. Their music stands at the meeting point between modern African urban sound and Swati identity. They do not perform culture as decoration; they carry it as a language, a rhythm, a look, a movement and a message. The trio first began gaining public momentum with songs and performances that positioned them as one of Eswatini's bold emerging voices. Their music speaks to love, celebration, social energy, pride and youth ambition, while their stage presence gives the audience a feeling of togetherness. Whether performing to a seated audience or a festival crowd, Emagagu bring movement, personality and direct connection. Their rise has been strengthened by media coverage and industry recognition. In February 2025, Emagagu released 'Swati Love Letter', a love-centred single that showed their softer storytelling side and gave audiences a polished, radio-friendly expression of romance and Swati language pride. Media reporting identified the group as Percy P. Thwala, Bonkhe Thwala and Buhlebe'bezwe Dlamini, with Percy P. Thwala described as the founding member of the group. In 2025, Emagagu also entered a new professional phase through a strategic relationship with Hope Creative Concepts. This positioned the group for stronger brand development, booking readiness, new projects, live performance growth, exclusive content and regional opportunities.

On stage, the group is visually engaging and vocally active. They interact with each other and with the audience, turning performance into a shared experience. This makes them a useful act for promoters who need more than background entertainment - they need an act that can lift the room, build energy and leave a memory

- EMAGAGU ( BOLOHHEYA)

aBOUT EMAGAGU

Emagagu is a rising music trio from the Kingdom of Eswatini, made up of Percy P. Thwala, Bonkhe Thwala and Buhlebe'bezwe Dlamini. The group carries a vibrant Swati contemporary sound that blends Afro-pop, African trap, melodic hooks, cultural expression, live vocal energy and crowd-focused performance. For promoters, Emagagu offers a strong booking proposition: a fresh act with a clear cultural identity, verified media visibility, competitive momentum, festival recognition and an audience-friendly stage language. Their performance is built for festivals, nightlife stages, cultural events, youth platforms, corporate activations and cross-border African music showcases.

WHY PROMOTERS SHOULD BOOK EMAGAGU ?

Booking Emagagu gives a promoter a fresh act with movement, image, story, regional ambition and the hunger of artists rising at the right time.

Fresh cultural identity:

They bring a Swati sound and look that is distinctive, marketable and memorable

Youth market appeal

Their music, image and energy speak strongly to young people while remaining accessible to wider audiences.

Professional booking direction:

With clear booking channels and strategic management support, promoters have a direct route to secure the act.

Proven stage momentum

Their Firefly journey and Luju festival placement show readiness for larger audiences

Flexible event fit:

They can support festivals, clubs, brand activations, cultural programmes, gala dinners and government or tourism showcases.

Regional potential

Their sound can travel across Eswatini, South Africa, Botswana and broader Southern African entertainment circuits

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ABOUT MEMBERS OF EMAGAGU

Emagagu's strength is the chemistry between three young performers who each contribute to the group's sound, presence and audience connection. The following snapshots are written for promoter and EPK use and can be expanded as more individual biographical details become available

Founding member and driving creative force. Percy helps carry the group's vision, performance identity and commitment to taking Swati music beyond familiar borders

Percy P. Thwala Founding Member

A key member of the trio whose energy contributes to Emagagu's vocal exchange, stage chemistry and group personality.

Bonkhe Thwala Key Member

A core member of Emagagu, contributing to the trio format, performance unity and cultural expression that gives the group its distinctive identity.

Buhlebe'bezwe Ndzinisa Core Member