Bongeziwe Mabandla Stars in Fabiani’s The Art of Travel Campaign
Bongeziwe Mabandla features in the latest chapter of Fabiani’s The Art of Travel campaign, celebrating the brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection through fashion, music and personal expression. Set in Cape Town, the third chapter follows the musician through a city where art, culture and everyday life come together. The campaign explores a considered approach to summer […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s “Zama” Soundtracks New KFC Ad
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s “Zama” is the soundtrack to KFC South Africa’s latest Streetwise Family campaign, bringing the song’s heartfelt emotion to a story about family, connection and belonging. The campaign, titled Make Room for More. It’s a Family Thing, was created by Ogilvy South Africa and produced by Darling Films. Featuring actors S’dumo Mtshali, Zikhona Sodlaka, […]
Watch: Bongeziwe Mabandla’s New “Kude” Video
Bongeziwe Mabandla has released new visuals for “Kude”, alongside a live version of the song from his latest album, Ndingubani. The releases offer a closer look at one of the album’s most personal songs. Filmed at Bongeziwe’s childhood home, the visuals connect the song to the place where his journey began. They also reflect on […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Adds New Dates to His 2026 Performances
Bongeziwe Mabandla has added six new South African dates to his 2026 performance schedule. The new shows will see him perform across Cape Town, Komani, the Cradle of Humankind, Gqeberha and KuGompo City in September and October. The dates add to a busy year of performances across Africa and Europe. They also lead into Bongeziwe’s […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Continues the Ndingubani Journey with New Visuals
The story of Ndingubani continues with Bongeziwe Mabandla releasing two new visuals from the album. The first, for the title track “Ndingubani”, arrived on 16 September, marking three months since the album’s release. He follows this with a visual for “Makuyiwe”, the album’s closing track, arriving on 25 September. Meaning “Who am I?” in isiXhosa, […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Unveils Two New Visuals from Ndingubani
Bongeziwe Mabandla has released two new visualisers from his latest album, Ndingubani. The visualisers accompany “Ndikhulule (Depression)” and “Ukuyeka”. Both were filmed inside Mabandla’s childhood home, bringing the songs’ deeply personal stories back to a place that shaped his early life. “Ndikhulule (Depression)” explores trauma, inner struggle and the desire to heal. The song reflects […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Extends International Tour with New Dates
Bongeziwe Mabandla is adding new dates to his international tour, taking Ndingubani to more cities across Europe and South Africa. The new run follows a series of sold-out international performances for the multi-award-winning singer-songwriter. It also comes ahead of his EFG London Jazz Festival debut in November. Mabandla will first head to Spain for Festival […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Returns to Paris Following Sold-Out Show
Bongeziwe Mabandla will return to Paris on 14 November 2026 for a headline performance at Trabendo, following a sold-out show in the city earlier this year. The performance marks another milestone in Mabandla’s growing international journey. It also continues the global momentum behind his fifth studio album, Ndingubani, which has connected with audiences through its […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Announced for EFG London Jazz Festival
Bongeziwe Mabandla will make his EFG London Jazz Festival debut on 19 November 2026, marking another milestone in his growing international career. The acclaimed South African singer-songwriter will perform at Union Chapel, one of London’s most iconic live music venues. Known for its intimate setting and exceptional acoustics, the venue provides the perfect backdrop for […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s Ndingubani Surpasses One Million Streams
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s fifth studio album, Ndingubani, has surpassed one million streams, marking another milestone for one of South Africa’s most celebrated independent artists. Released in June, Ndingubani explores themes of identity, healing, belonging, and self-discovery. Meaning “Who am I?” in isiXhosa, the album invites listeners into Mabandla’s most personal body of work to date. The […]