Bongeziwe Mabandla

Bongeziwe Mabandla is a multi-award-winning artist and one of the most captivating voices redefining African music today. With four critically acclaimed albums—Umlilo, Mangaliso, iimini, and amaXesha—he has earned accolades including two South African Music Awards for Best Alternative Music Album, a Feather Award for Musician of the Year, and a Metro FM Award for Best African Pop. His latest album, amaXesha, was named “Global Album of the Month” by The Guardian, which praised it as “a deeply moving body of work that transcends language and borders.” In 2023, his COLORS session introduced his heartfelt sound to a global audience, further solidifying his place as an artist with a unique ability to connect through music. 2024 saw Mabandla take amaXesha on a sold-out world tour, with unforgettable performances in London, Paris, New York, Berlin, Mexico City, and more. Known for his intimate and emotionally charged live shows, he brings raw honesty and magnetic energy to every stage, leaving audiences spellbound. Bongeziwe Mabandla continues to chart his own path, effortlessly blending innovation with soul to create music that resonates far beyond the borders or language.