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. […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla announces iimini tour dates

There’s just a month to go until Bongeziwe Mabandla releases his third album, on March 27th. Titled iimini, it’s a stunning record that tells a story of love – from the day of first meeting to the heartbreaking end. Iimini is being released through Platoon, a London-based artist services company, and will be preceded by […]
Bongeziwe Mabandla live at WOMEX

Bongeziwe Mabandla performs ‘Wena’ live at WOMEX with Tiago Correia-Paulo and Robin Brink.
Songlines introduces Bongeziwe Mabandla

Diane Coetzer catches up with the South African singer-songwriter who is making waves on a European tour prior to the release of his third album. Read the full article here.