Mnqobi Mnisi is an accomplished soapstone sculptor from Eswatini, bringing more than 30 years of mastery to his craft. His artistic journey began at the age of 11 under the guidance of his father, whose teachings ignited a lifelong passion for carving. Today, Mnqobi is a respected artist, husband, and father, holding a Fine Art certification from CODEC with a specialization in soapstone sculpture.

Master Artworks is a ceramic studio devoted to producing finely handcrafted pieces that celebrate the vibrant artistic traditions of Eswatini.

Established in 2008 by Dumisani Mnisi, a graduate of the National Handcraft Training Center (class of 2003), the studio continues a proud family legacy of pottery. 

In 2010 Msweli established JEREMPAUL (www.jerempaul.com), a multiple award winning, high end design and art lifestyle brand, based in his hometown of Vuvulane.

Founded in 2010, Yebo! Art Gallery is a contemporary art and design studio based in the Kingdom of Eswatini. The gallery is dedicated to nurturing the country’s creative economy by collaborating with both established and emerging artists from Eswatini and across Southern Africa.

Founded in 1985 by Sheila and Richard Freemantle, Tintsaba began as a way to unite local artisans under one creative space after a fire destroyed the town’s market. During this time, Sheila connected with a group of rural women who practiced traditional Swazi basket weaving — a meeting that inspired what would become the Tintsaba collective.

The name Siyaphambili, meaning “moving forward” in siSwati, was chosen by a cooperative of women artisans united by a shared vision of creativity and empowerment. Their work represents both progress and tradition, blending ancestral inspiration with contemporary design.

Comfort Nkumane is a multi-award-winning ceramic sculptor, colour maker, designer, and fine artist from Eswatini. With formal training in Fine Arts over two years, he began his artistic journey in 1982, joining the Swaziland Stone Cutters Association as a sculptor.

Nonhlanhla Shongwe is a multidisciplinary creative, stylist, and storyteller from Eswatini whose work bridges the worlds of slow fashion, sustainable living, and cultural preservation. As the founder of SASA LU, a conscious brand rooted in natural fibers and mindful craftsmanship, she reimagines what it means to dress, live, and create with purpose. 

Mduduzi Mnisi is a sculptor from northern Eswatini, originally from Nkaba near Malolotja. His passion for art was sparked at a young age by his father, a skilled sculptor, whom he assisted for many years selling handmade soapstone sculptures by the roadside.

Born and raised in the Kingdom of Eswatini, Xolelwa Malinga is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in the exploration of the female form. Through her art, she captures the subtle language of body movement and posture, using the female figure as a vessel for emotional and thematic expression.

Kwanelewethu is a 21-year-old storyteller and aspiring artist from Mbekelweni, nestled in the heart of Manzini, Eswatini. Currently pursuing a Diploma at the Eswatini College of Technology, he blends his academic journey with a deep passion for poetry, creative writing, and stage theatrics.