Bongeziwe returns to East London to record new material
“It’s official I’m working on new music… Home is always the best inspiration for me.” Home sweet home happens to be in East London, and while we await what is sure to be some brilliant compositions from Bongeziwe, we encourage you to have a look through his Instagram for a series of greyscale memories from […]
Bongeziwe Dubbed The Modern ‘Miracle’ of South Africa by RFI
Bongeziwe Mabandla sings a distinctive Afro-folk in his native Xhosa language. Just 30, he’s fast becoming one of the strong voices shaping the South African scene. A finalist in RFI’s Discoveries Awards in 2011, he’s now released his second album Mangaliso meaning miracle in Xhosa. Mangaliso was produced by Tiago Correia Paulo (Tumi and the Volume, […]
New 2018 tour dates for Bongeziwe Mabandla
Spain, South Africa and France can look forward to a string of brand new acoustic performances over the next month in the wake of Bongeziwe’s latest release, ‘Mangaliso.’ Tirelessly hopping continents, guitar-in-hand, the 10 date tour begins in Spain at the Festival Boreal on September 22nd, after which he returns home for his first ever […]
Experience the unexpected in Bongeziwe Mabandla’s new ‘Mangaliso’ music video
“The world is the Eastern Cape, my greatest inspiration… and it’s just a simple Bongeziwe story in Bongeziwe Land.” Shot between the lushest landscapes of the Eastern Cape’s Mngazi, Heidelberg, Grootvlei, Harrismith, Underberg and surrounds, this beautifully directed music video features Bongeziwe Mabandla as a larger than life depiction of his inner self, inspired and […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s ‘Bawo Wam’ wins Best Music Video at the Capital City Black Film Awards
Capital City Black Film Awards is an intimate festival of sight and sound that includes year-round events and opportunities to experience the prolific works of artists of colour and filmmakers from all over the world. In a well-deserved nod, Bongeziwe Mabandla’s breathtaking black and white short for “Bawo Wam” has won Best Music Video. Featuring […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla announces Black Spirit 2018 Tour
Bongeziwe Mabandla is heading back out on tour. After taking home his first SAMA just a few weeks ago for album Mangaliso, Mabandla announced that he will be touring from June to August. The tour sees Mabandla visit Greece for the first time, stop off in France, and return to some of his favourite festivals in […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla wins his first SAMA
Bongeziwe Mabandla takes home gold for his album Mangaliso in the category Best Alternative Music Album. After the release of his sophomore album early last year, Bongeziwe went on to play a number of successful shows across the globe, and the music received rave reviews worldwide. Clearly this young man is preparing for much […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla shares official “Bawo Wam” music video
Bongeziwe Mabandla shares the official music video for his latest single “Bawo Wam”. Shot in black and white featuring stunning double exposed footage, the visuals perfectly accompany the song’s powerful message. “Bawo Wam, like most of the album deals with transition and spiritually”, says Bongeziwe. “I’m a more hopeful and thankful mindset and it shows […]
Mangaliso earns Bongeziwe Mabandla a 2018 SAMA nomination
Bongeziwe Mabandla’s 2017 release Mangaliso has been honoured with a nomination at the South African Music Awards 2018 in the category Best Alternative Music Album. After touring the album across the world to critical acclaim, this comes as no surprise. The Awards will be held on 27 May at Sun City Resort. They will be […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla featured on Business Day
Business Day calls Bongeziwe Mabandla an adventurous presentation of alternative African music. Read the full article here.
