THE STORY BEHIND ESWATINI

Tucked between South Africa and Mozambique lies one of the world's last absolute monarchies — a small kingdom with a history far bigger than its size suggests. In this video, we dive into the story of Eswatini (formerly known as Swaziland): its ancient roots, the Swazi kingdom's rise under legendary rulers, the colonial era under British rule, the fight for independence, and the 2018 name change that reconnected the nation with its identity.

From royal traditions like the Umhlanga Reed Dance and Incwala ceremony, to the political realities of modern monarchy, this is the story of a nation that has held onto its culture and sovereignty against the odds.

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