Busoga, Eswatini Strengthen Cultural Ties- Embark On African Culture Promotion.

By Milton Tumusiime

The Kyabazinga of Busoga His Royal Highness William Gabula Nadiope IV has praised King Mswati III the Ingwenyama (King) of Eswatini for promoting cultural tourism in his Kingdom and Africa at large.

Kyabazinga William Gabula hailed his counterpart for keeping the original cultural norms and practices, which remains the greatest African example of cultural expression in the world.

He said that they were interested in having cultural exchanges aimed at strengthening the two Kingdoms in the areas of culture, tourism and people to people interactions for social economic benefits of Eswatini and Busoga.

Kyabazinga praised King Mswati III for developing Eswatini and helping his people with a robust infrastructure including good roads and establishing housing solutions for the disadvantaged.

''Let's continue strengthening our relationship and working closely in order to foster togetherness and development for our people," Kyabazinga said.

Kyabazinga made the remarks while gracing in a meeting with the Eswatini on a five days visit to the Kingdom before gracing the Ingwenyama Cultural tournament gala at the Mavuso Exhibition Centre in Manzini, Eswatini.

The Ingwenyama Cultural tournament in Eswatini is a competition where different soccer teams and cultural groups compete in different categories throughout the chiefdoms in Kingdom and the one for 2023/2024 was won by Young Lovers FC and received a trophy and cash prize of 40,000 South African rand.

King Mswati III extended a warm welcome to the Kyabazinga to his kingdom strengthening that their relationship was started by Kyabazinga Nadiope, who extended an invitation to him to attend the Kyabazinga's Royal weddingd.

King Mswati assured the Kyabazinga  that he is indeed for the stronger interaction of African Kings and is supportive of the idea of having stronger bilateral cultural programmes between the two kingdoms.

Kyabazinga further revealed the reason for his visit to Eswatini was to strengthen the friendship and brotherhood that exist among the cultural leaders in Africa. 

Kyabazinga’s delegation included Busoga Kingdom’s 2nd deputy Prime Minister Owek. Alhaj Osman Ahmed Noor, Arnold Nadiope a Prince and brother to Kyabazinga, Minister for Kyabazinga Affairs Owek. Yudaya Babirye, Minister of Culture and head of clans’ council in Busoga Owek. Richard Mafumo, Finance State Minister Owek. Ivan Kiirya, Prince Wilson Nadiope, Andrew Kawanguzi and the Honorary Consul of Eswatini in Uganda Quillino Bamwine who led them throughout the journey from Entebbe International Airport to King Mswati III International airport in Eswatini and expected back in Uganda monday 29th July 2024.