Bongeziwe Mabandla Unveils Visualizer for Critically Acclaimed amaXesha Track
South African alternative folk sensation Bongeziwe Mabandla has released a compelling visualizer accompanying a track from his critically acclaimed 2023 album, amaXesha. This follows his successful South African tour, which included multiple sold-out shows. The track delves into themes of internal conflict, with the visualizer poignantly capturing its introspective and melancholic essence. Notably, this visual […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla announces much anticipated South African tour for acclaimed album amaXesha
South Africa’s soulful luminary Bongeziwe Mabandla is set to return to his homeland’s stages, bringing with him the immersive experience of his latest album, amaXesha. Known as the “enigmatic spirit of African Soul,” Mabandla has become one of the most revered figures in African music, blending the intimacy of folk with the power of Xhosa lyricism. […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Wins His First-ever Metro FM Award For ‘Best African Pop’ And Announces Global Tour
His folklore dedication to lost love AmaXesha stole the spotlight as it won a coveted Metro FM award for The Best African Pop category, having competed against the likes of Inkabi Zezwe, Lwa Ndlunkulu, Nomfundo Moh and Zonke. The successor to his critically acclaimed album iimini, amaXesha explores the complex nature of relationships on the […]
Bokani Dyer, DJ Lag and Bongeziwe Mabandla nominated for Metro FM awards
The nominations are as follows: Best African Pop – Bongeziwe Mabandla “amaXesha” Best Kwaito/Gqom – DJ Lag & Mr Nationathings “Hade Boss” Best Jazz Album – Bokani Dyer “Radio Sechaba” You can cast your vote by dialling *120*45787# The Metro FM awards ceremony takes place on the 27th April 2024.
Bongeziwe Mabandla & Henrik Schwarz release uptempo Techno House remix of hit single ‘sisahleleleni’
South African multi-award winning singer-songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla, intricately challenges the status quo between emotion and sonic landscape, collaborating with minimalist internationally renowned music producer and composer Henrik Schwarz, who’s remixed for international acts such as Coldplay, Mary J Blige, Stevie Wonder, and Jackson 5 to name a few; to release an energetic Techno House remix […]
Feather Awards crown Bongeziwe Mabandla Musician of the Year
This year’s Feather Awards was a dazzling affair that saw Bongeziwe Mabandla crowned Musician of the Year. Africa’s biggest award ceremony, celebrating all who support, inspire and empower the LGBTI+ community, took place in Johannesburg on November 9th and it was an evening to remember for everyone who was there. “I cannot tell you the […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla & Ntokzin release soulful Amapiano remix of hit single ‘sisahleleleni’
South African multi-award winning singer and songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla has released a soulful Amapiano remix of his hit single ‘sisahleleleni’ from his highly successful album amaXesha, released earlier in the year. The single has now been reimagined by South African Amapiano producer and DJ Ntokzin, securing the #1 position on Apple Music’s Amapiano Lifestyle playlist. […]
Feather Awards anoints Bongeziwe Mabandla Musician of the Year!
In more confirmation of his incredible impact, Bongeziwe Mabandla won the Musician of the Year award at the annual Feather Awards at Johannesburg’s Market Theatre on November 9th. “I cannot tell you the happiness this brought me,” said Mabandla. “Thank you so much to all the voters.” The musician also paid tribute to Thandiswa Mazwai, […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla announces 2024 Netherlands tour dates
Bongeziwe Mabandla heads to The Netherlands once again with a series of performances scheduled for early 2024. Follow Bongeziwe Mabandla on socials to keep up to date on news and more tour dates
Bongeziwe Mabandla film ‘Soze’ earns IDidThat ‘Best In Craft’ Award 2023
Our hearty congratulations go to director Zee Ntuli who is among the winners of September 2023’s Best In Craft Awards for his work on “Soze (the child inside)” – a video that was created to accompany “Soze”, a track off Bongeziwe Mabandla’s acclaimed album amaXesha. IDIDTHAT.co Craft Awards are announced monthly with ad industry leaders […]
