Maskandi star UMzukulu is flying the genre’s flag high after being selected as the sole representative of Maskandi at the Heineken event taking place at Suncoast in Durban.

The event, which runs until Sunday, 15 November 2026, brings together music, culture and entertainment, with artists representing different musical styles.

For Maskandi fans, UMzukulu’s inclusion is a proud moment, placing one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most celebrated traditional music genres on a major entertainment platform.

With no other Maskandi artist reportedly featured in the line-up, UMzukulu carries the hopes of Maskandi supporters on his shoulders.

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