THE Umgababa Film Festival took place at the Umnini Thusong Centre recently, bringing together a host of entertainment industry celebrities who shared valuable insights with attendees.

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High school learners from three Umgababa high schools joined community members in welcoming public figures that included Musa Mseleku, Naledi Aphiwe, Amawele aseChesterville, Nhloso Khwela, and DJ Khule. Nkululeko Khwela of the Nkululeko Foundation, which organised the event, said the aim of bringing to Umgababa the people the youth always see on TV was to entertain and inspire.

“We look forward to the day when the next big actor from Umgababa makes it to television, a moment that will make us all proud as a united community. Our guests expressed heartfelt appreciation for the warm welcome they received,” said Khwela.

He added that the festival also provided job opportunities for residents of Umgababa.

“That is a step forward in uplifting our community through the creative industry. As we grow, we aim to create even more opportunities for involvement and empowerment,” he said.

On behalf of the organising team, he thanked the attendees, parents, schools, teachers, artists, and service providers.

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