Bongeziwe Mabandla Set to Take the Stage at the Eastern Cape Literature Festival
With an incredible gift for lyricism and emotional storytelling, it’s no surprise that Bongeziwe Mabandla is set to take the stage at this year’s Eastern Cape Literature Festival. On 28 June 2025, he will deliver a powerful live performance at Victoria Girls High in Makhanda. Part of the National Arts Festival, the LitFest brings together […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Headlines Fête de la Musique Johannesburg
Bongeziwe Mabandla returns to the stage as one of the headliners for this year’s Fête de la Musique Johannesburg, performing alongside Sun-El Musician in what promises to be a powerful celebration of live music. The free, one-day festival takes place on Saturday, 22 June at Victoria Yards, a creative hub in the heart of the […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Drops Lyric Videos for “soze” and “hlala” Remixes
After releasing the thula (Lemon & Herb Remix) lyric video just a month ago — which quickly amassed over 67,000 views — Bongeziwe Mabandla returns with a new offering that brings visual life to the heartfelt lyrics of amaXesha. On 12 June 2025, Mabandla released not one, but two lyric videos from the amaXesha Remixes […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Unveils Lyric Video for “Thula” Remix — Out on YouTube
Bongeziwe Mabandla has released a lyric video for the Lemon & Herb and Kaargo remix of Thula, a song that originally appeared as a tender folk tribute to his mother on his 2023 album amaXesha. Now reimagined as a rich Afrohouse track, the remix offers a fresh, dance-inflected take while preserving the emotional depth at […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Sells Out Untitled Basement Solo Performance in Just Three Days
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s upcoming solo performance at Untitled Basement has officially sold out — in just three days. A testament to the quiet power and resonance of his music, the swift sell-out speaks to the deep connection listeners feel with his work. On April 28, 2025, Bongeziwe will take the stage at Untitled Basement, Johannesburg, for […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Fronts Adidas campaign
Bongeziwe Mabandla is one of the faces of Adidas Originals’ new campaign — a celebration of individuality and creative spirit. His tagline? “It just takes one to build crowds instead of joining them.” Joining fellow South African artists Focalistic, Doowap, and Shekhinah, Bongeziwe brings his distinct energy to a campaign that’s hitting billboards and screens […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Joins Iconic Cape Town Jazz Festival Line-Up
Bongeziwe Mabandla, is set to light up the Cape Town International Jazz Festival on April 26th, 2025. As one of Africa’s biggest music gatherings, this festival celebrates jazz in all its forms and has welcomed some of the world’s most revered artists. Bongeziwe follows in the footsteps of fellow Black Major artist Bokani Dyer, who […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Captures the Heartbeat of His Tour in New Documentary
Bongeziwe Mabandla has never been one to merely walk through the motions of music; he lives within each lyric, each performance, and every journey in between. Now, the award-winning enigmatic spirit of African soul invites fans to step behind the scenes of his acclaimed amaXesha Tour with a newly released documentary film capturing not just […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla Graces the Cover of Mail & Guardian for amaXesha Remixes
With its lush textures and heartfelt storytelling, amaXesha explored the vastness of time, culture and love through Mabandla’s distinctive sound, combining folk roots with subtle electronic elements. Read full article here.
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s amaXesha Merch Now Available Online
The wait is over—Bongeziwe Mabandla’s exclusive amaXesha merch collection is now available for purchase online. This carefully curated selection features a range of beautifully crafted pieces that celebrate the spirit of amaXesha, with contributions from some of South Africa’s most exciting designers. Shop the Collection: AmaXesha Tour x Nao Serati Vest AmaXesha Necklace iimini CD […]
