About the Jumbo Festival

The Jumbo Festival is a 6 years old empowerment oriented concept that hallmarks personalities with noteworthy impact in fraternities like corporate, domestic, entertainment, business and media. It is considered one of the biggest annual events of the country. The Jumbo Festival is more than just awards, it is one of many channels through which we serve an audience that contributes to the economy of Eswatini and personalities that embody inspiration, by shining the spotlight on them through recognizing their work.

The Jumbo Festival is an exclusive and celebrity awards event that brings together the worlds of fashion, elegance, style, dinner, and creativity under one roof.

Established in 2018, this premier event takes place during the first week of November every year, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for creatives and fashion enthusiasts. The Jumbo festival has established itself as a must-attend event for fashion elegance and style.

The Jumbo Festival comprises of mainly:

• 1. Business seminar
• 2. Red carpet session
• 3. Lifestyle Awards Ceremony
• 4. After Party Event
• 5. Charity projects

Strategic Focus

To be a leading Lifestyle Awards ceremony in the country uniting all business and corporate people, creatives, celebrities and fashion fanatics.

What to Expect

• 1. A Gathering of Icons: The Jumbo Festival transcends a typical awards event, transforming into a socio-corporate experience bringing together renowned personalities across various lifestyle sectors. At the festival, you get a chance to mingle with renowned personalities from diverse lifestyle pursuits in a jolly atmosphere filled with celebratory toasts, inspiring keynote discussions, and prestigious awards presentations acknowledging creative excellence.

• 2. Red Carpet Arrivals: On arrival, the guests walk the red carpet, where they are photographed by accredited festival photographers and paparazzi. Guests are also interviewed by media representatives on designated media booths at the end of the red carpet. This provides an excellent opportunity for brand visibility fashion showcase and networking.
• 3. Dazzling Top Fashion Showcase: Witness the pinnacle of Eswatini's latest trends of fashion come alive. At the festival, established and emerging designers unveiling their latest collections, setting trends and igniting the creative spirit, showcasing exquisite garments, accessories, and jewellery. Prepare to be wowed by the artistry, innovation, and sheer brilliance on the runway and red carpet. Immerse yourself in the charming world of fashion, elegance, and creativity. Expect interactive experiences, engaging displays, and the latest trends showcase in the festival photobooths and 360 cameras.

• 4. Creative Exhibition: Throughout the festival, attendees can explore an exclusive exhibition showcasing innovative works by emerging and established creatives in various fields, including fashion, art, design, and music.
• 5. Live Entertainment Extravaganza: The festival serves an electric atmosphere created by captivating live entertainment. The festival promises an unforgettable experience that transcends fashion, encompassing a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and artistic expression. Let the music move you and the performances inspire you.
• 6. Empowering Discussions: Fuel your creative fire and gain valuable insights through empowerment keynote speeches. Industry leaders and creative visionaries take center stage to share their experiences and ignite thought-provoking conversations, propelling the future of the creative landscape forward.

The festival also hosts a side event for hustlers where a round table is hosted to discuss winning strategies for hustlers. This forum brings business leaders to share their winning tactics thereby empowering creatives in the sector.

• 7. Celebrity Honorees and Awards: The festival honors crème de la crème creatives and celebrities who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. The festival then presents awards to deserving winners in recognition of their passion for business, fashion, art, entertainment and creativity. Prepare to be dazzled by red-carpet arrivals, captivating performances, and the announcement of the highly anticipated award winners.

• 8. Networking Opportunities: With over 1000 guests in attendance, the Jumbo Festival provides unparalleled networking opportunities for professionals and enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and forge new relationships.

Past Attendees

The Jumbo Festival has attracted an impressive list of past attendees, including:

• * Captains of industries
• * Businesspeople
• * Fashion designers
• * Media personalities
• * Influencers and celebrities
• * Tertiary students

By sponsoring the Jumbo Festival, your brand can benefit from:



• * Exclusive exposure to a targeted audience of fashion enthusiasts and industry professionals
• * Increased brand awareness through prominent branding opportunities throughout the event
• * Opportunities for product placements and activations
• * Media coverage through interviews, feature stories, and social media mentions
• * Networking opportunities with key decision-makers of different industries

Previous venues of the festival

• 2024: Mavuso Trade Centre
• 2023: The Happy Valley Hotel
• 2022: Sibanesami Hotel
• 2021: The Happy Valley Hotel
• 2020: Princess Pholile Hall
• 2019: Mbabane Theatre Club
• 2018: Mlilwane Game Reserve



Noteworthy personalities previously seen at the festival

• 1. Former prime minister Themba AT Dlamini
• 2. Gciniwe Fakudze

• 3. Pastor Bakhe
• 4. Macford Sibandze
• 5. Mdura the comedian
• 6. Cheeks Nxumalo
• 7. Mbongeni Bingo Mbingo
• 8. Sharon Maziya
• 9. Smilwesihle Ndlandla
• 10. Zinhle Matsebula
• 11. Fakazi Samuel
• 12. Gcebile Mvubu
• 13. Siphesihle Nkwanyana
• 14. Sands