Legendary Maskandi Star Ihhashi Elimhlophe Shows He’s Still Got It, Performs With Upcoming Local Artists

• Maskandi legend Ihhashi Elimhlophe showed Mzansi that he still got it when he performed at the Isigqisethu festival in the Eastern Cape
• The seasoned performer also gave upcoming local artists a chance to showcase their talent when he let them perform during his set
• Ihhashi Elimhlophe shared that he attended the festival to promote artists from disadvantaged rural backgrounds because they also have the potential to be international stars

Ihhashi Elimhlophe has still got it. The legendary Maskandi artist set the stage on fire during his performance at the Isigqisethu festival in the Eastern Cape over the weekend.

The two-day festival celebrated different cultures in Port ST Johns. Stars such as Big Zulu also performed during the gig.

Ihhashi Elimhlophe ploughs back to the community

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TshisaLIVE reports that Ihhashi Elimhlophe also opened up the industry for upcoming local artists during his performance. It was a way of ploughing back to the community, organisers of the event said.

Speaking to the publication, Ihhashi shared that he was at the festival to promote upcoming artists from rural areas. He shared that most of the artists who performed with him have a potential of becoming international stars, adding that he was there to encourage them.

Maskandi artists Ntencane and Khuzani blow Somizi away

In other entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Somizi took to his timeline to praise Maskandi stars Ntencane and Khuzani Mpungose. The larger-than-life media personality was the host at the recent Gcwalisa Spring Picnic.

The Idols SA judge took to his official Instagram account to share his thoughts on the performances of the two artists from KwaZulu-Natal. The reality TV star told his 4.8 million followers that he respects Maskandi following the show.

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Somizi said DJ Tira, AKA and Kamo Mphela's performances were "healthy" but Ntencane and Khuzani stole the show. Daily Sun reports that he further shared that their performances humbled and inspired him, adding that they taught him that it's okay to stay in your own lane and run your own race.

"When Ntencane walked up on stage, ay no guys, those guys are real superstars. We've always thought we are superstars but we're not on that level."

Source: Briefly News