Bongeziwe Mabandla’s star on the rise with new collaboration, Yise, with french duo, Synapson
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s star continues to rise as his international footprint grows. His latest mark on the global music scene comes with his collaboration with French electro, nu disco and deep house duo of DJs/record producers, Synapson, on new single, Yise. Yise takes an autobiographical look at Bongeziwe Mabandla’s life, speaking of the absence of his father […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla COLORS HOME/BRED performance features in Best of Edition
Bongeziwe Mabandla, is set to perform on the renowned international music platform, COLORS, as part of their “Home/Bred” series on YouTube. COLORS is a unique aesthetic music platform showcasing exceptional talent from all around the globe, focused on promoting the most distinctive new artists and original sounds. While the world is in lockdown and self […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s New Album Is a Calm Meditation On Relationships – OkayAfrica
The day before his Instagram Live mini-show, Bongeziwe Mabandla spoke to OkayAfrica on lockdown from his home in Newtown about the lessons he’s learned from making the album, his new-found love for Bon Iver, and how he’s going to be spending his time over the next few weeks. Nadia Neophytou interviews Bongeziwe Mabandla about his […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla speaks about iimini with New Frame
Rofhiwa Maneta shares an extensive interview with Bongeziwe Mabandla for New Frame. Maneta has been following Mabndla’s journey and reflects on his jourrney to releasing iimini. He laughs when reminded of the memory. “Yeah, I always try to make my music as biographical as possible. Mangaliso was an album about spirituality. I wrote it during […]
New Music Friday: Bongeziwe Mabandla releases his third album titled, iimini – GQ
On his third album, Bongeziwe Mabandla offers up a collection of songs that trace the unfolding of love. Read the full GQ article here.
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s cyclical iimini album is forward thinking African artistry – Texx and the City
Skye Mallac of Texx and the City describes Bongeziwe Mabandla’s latest album as ‘textured and deft, carefully crafted and wily – a wholly immersive listening experience.’ Read the full article here.
Nothing like good music to keep a person going – Zalebs
ZAlebs interview Bongeziwe Mabandla and review his latest album, iimini. Read the full article here.
Love takes the spotlight in Bongeziwe Mabandla’s third album iimini
New album from the enigmatic spirit of African Soul to be released through London-based Platoon Johannesburg. On his third album, Bongeziwe Mabandla offers up a collection of songs that trace the unfolding of love with pure sonic beauty, from the day of first meeting to the heartbreaking end. Titled iimini, Mabandla’s offering presents a cycle […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla explores love on upcoming album ‘iimini’ – Bubblegum Club
Themba Kriger of Bubblegum Club digs into Bongeziwe Mabandla’s singles and visuals released prior to the release of his upcoming album, iimini Read the full article here.
Bongeziwe Mabandla releases Khangela Lyric video
khangela lyric video is now live on YouTube. The video was initially launched on IGTV along with the release of the track but is now available for full viewing pleasure on YouTube. Shot by Tiago Correia-Paulo, iimini producer and musical director, on a cellphone while the two were on tour in France, Orleans in 2019. […]
