MBABANE – Multi-award-winning electronic music creator and DJ, !Sooks born Sukelihle Dlamini ,will headline the much-anticipated Black Ace Show in Maputo on Saturday, (August 23, 2025), at South Beach.
Known for his emotive and euphonic cinematic sound, !Sooks will be joined by fellow Eswatini export DJ Cup (Zama Welcome Maseko), who has become a regular favourite in Mozambique’s thriving entertainment circuit. The showcase promises a thrilling line-up of regional talent and electrifying performances.
Sky White (Mozambique) – house DJ, music producer, and remixer,DJ Habias (Angola), Double Drop, DJ V, are part of the line up , performing on the day of the show.
Speaking ahead of the event, !Sooks said he was excited to return to familiar ground. “I’m no stranger to Mozambique — I’ve performed there at least five times. My fans can look forward to good music, a few upcoming tunes that I’ll be testing out, and nothing but good vibes,” he shared.
!Sooks has previously graced stages such as Poetas D’Alma(International Festival of Poetry and Performative Artists, Maputo) in 2019, Deep Knowledge, Maputo, and The Back Room Deep House Sessions.
The DJ and producer is widely celebrated for his signature Unleash the Wolf event, which ran from 2022 to 2024, blending native drums, synths, and rhythms from Eswatini into world-class house beats.
His music journey has seen him perform at global stages including Rocking the Daisies (Cape Town), MTN Bushfire Festival, Spring Fiesta (Johannesburg), We House (Cape Town), Muze Club (Kenya), Deep Town Jozi, and the prestigious Amsterdam Dance Event (Netherlands).
In 2022, !Sooks was named Ballantine’s True Music Ambassador for the MTN Bushfire Festival. His accolades include three Dance Music Awards South Africa (2019),among them Best Compilation Album for House AfrikaMzansi House Vol. 9. He also bagged the Best House Artist Award at the SWAMA Awards.
The neighbouring country has fast become the next stop for entertainment, offering Eswatini’s top creatives a stage to showcase their talent. The event kicks off at 5 p.m., with tickets available via http://www.tabater.co.mz.
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