Bongeziwe Mabandla Announces Fifth Studio Album “Ndingubani”
Bongeziwe Mabandla has announced his upcoming fifth studio album, Ndingubani, set for release on 11 June. Translating to “Who am I?”, the project sees Mabandla stepping into a deeply personal space — both asking and attempting to answer that question through his music. The album reflects a journey of introspection, shaped by time, growth, and […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Releases Live Performance of “Yalwa”
Bongeziwe Mabandla unveils an intimate live acoustic rendition of his single “Yalwa,” offering a stripped-back take on the track that highlights its emotional core. Originally written after being commissioned to contribute to Shaka iLembe, the song was shaped by Bongeziwe’s deep engagement with the series — particularly the relationship between Shaka and his mother, and […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Closes EU Tour with Sold-Out Run
Bongeziwe Mabandla concludes his European tour with an impressive run of seven sold-out shows, marking a powerful moment ahead of his return to South African stages. Cities including Munich, Utrecht, Köln, Bristol, Berlin, Paris, and Zurich all sold out, reflecting the growing global demand for his deeply emotive live performances. This momentum carries into his […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Kicks Off EU Tour with Four Sold-Out Shows
Bongeziwe Mabandla has kicked off the first week of his European tour with four sold-out shows in Utrecht, Berlin, Köln, and Bristol, marking an exciting start to this new chapter. This tour is set apart from previous runs, as Bongeziwe is performing a wealth of new music, including unreleased tracks, alongside his beloved catalogue. Fans attending these shows are […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Releases “Zama” – Out Now
Following the surprise release of “Yalwa”, an ode to his heritage, Bongeziwe Mabandla continues this new musical chapter with the release of “Zama” Rhythmic yet deeply sentimental, Zama draws inspiration from Charles Bradley’s “Why Is It So Hard to Make It in America” — a song Bongeziwe has long connected with. Reflecting on his own journey, he shares: “I wrote about my […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Featured in Roger Ballen’s New Fashion Exhibition
Bongeziwe Mabandla is featured in Fashion_The Image, a new exhibition at the Roger Ballen Centre for Photography in Johannesburg, which explores how fashion imagery has shaped visual culture in South Africa and across the continent. The featured image forms part of Walila, a new body of work by Chris Saunders and Chloe Andrea Welgemoed created for Mabandla’s […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Announces African Tour Dates
As Bongeziwe Mabandla steps into a new era of his musical journey, he marks the moment with a multi-city tour across South Africa, Mozambique and beyond. This bold and deeply intentional chapter signals an artistic evolution grounded in heritage, reverence for ancestry, and a continued exploration of identity. These new musical offerings are a deeply […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Opens a New Era With “Yalwa” – Out Now
Bongeziwe Mabandla has released “Yalwa (Knighted)”, the first single from his forthcoming album, arriving as an intentional surprise drop. The song was first shared with Bongeziwe’s closest fans via his mailing list — many of whom had already heard it during his 2025 solo tour — before being released publicly. Rooted in ancestry, family, and cultural identity, “Yalwa” explores the […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla to Headline Quigney Culture Festival
On 28 February 2026, Bongeziwe Mabandla will headline the Quigney Culture Festival as House 87 in East Londoncelebrates its 4-year anniversary. The festival will transform Caxton & Burns Streets into a vibrant hub of music, food, art, and design — a space where culture meets the street and creativity comes alive. Presented by House 87, the Quigney Culture Festival is a movement to […]
Fred Again Shines a Light on Bongeziwe Mabandla’s “Ngawe Mama”
Bongeziwe Mabandla received a notable co-sign after his 2012 release “Ngawe Mama” was highlighted by Fred again..during a recent interview with Derrick Gee. Fred again.., widely regarded as one of the most influential producers of his generation, has helped shape contemporary electronic music through emotionally driven, genre-blurring work and collaborations with some of the world’s most respected artists. Fred again.. […]