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Bongeziwe Mabandla has steadily established a career that has catapulted him into Africa’s music elite. Mabandla is hypnotic, whether performing solo or with his ensemble.
In June 2018, he received a South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Alternative Music Album. The win for “Mangaliso” demonstrated Mabandla’s ability to separate out from the pack and be acknowledged for his steadfast individuality. Mabandla’s “iimini” album won Best Alternative Album at the 2021 SAMA awards, thanks to two tunes, “Zange” and “Jikeleza.”
He’s quickly establishing himself as one of the leading voices defining the South African scene, equally at home with a stripped-down acoustic guitar or a more orchestrated sound influenced by reggae, maskandi, and electro.
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LATEST TRACKS
LATEST MUSIC VIDEOS
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Umlilo - Classic album of the week on @Apple Music
Isizathu
Reflecting on Umlilo 10 Years On
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Live in South Africa
Bongeziwe Mabandla - isiphelo (live)
Bongeziwe Mabandla - masiziyekelele (14.11.16)
Bongeziwe Mabandla - zange (Lyric Video)
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Jikeleza
Bongeziwe Mabandla - bambelela kum (4.6.18)
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Khangela
Bongeziwe Mabandla at WOMEX
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Mangaliso
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Soloko (Audio) ft. David Scott
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Bawo Wam ft. Spoek Mathambo
Bongeziwe Mabandla - Bawo Wam (Audio) ft. Spoek Mathambo
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