Bongeziwe Mabandla drops new single ‘Mangaliso’

Mangaliso is the brand-new single from the new face of Afro-folk – Bongeziwe Mabandla, the two time SAMA nominated artist, said the new single is loosely written on a number of experiences he had. That it’s about finally seeing something you only thought about; it’s about the magic in a factual world. The song is […]

Bongeziwe Mabandla talks heritage with Zoe Modiga and Unlabelled Mag

Ahead of his performance at the 4th Hugh Masekela Heritage Festival, Bongeziwe and musician Zoe Modiga sat down with Unlabelled Maga to explore his roots and artistry. The piece is accompanied by a beautiful shoot featuring Bongeziwe in exclusive Rich Mnisi and Fundudzi garments. Check it out on Unlabelled Mag now.

Black Major at Rocking The Daisies 2017

After hinting and teasing with festival-goers for months, Rocking The Daisies has finally revealed their line-up for 2017. Headlined by none other than Joey Bada$$ and Flume, the line-up includes Black Major artists Beatenberg, DJ Lag, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Felix Laband, Alice Phoebe Lou, Ray Phiri and Sibot x Toyota. View the full line-up and book tickets […]

Black Major artists conquer IGODA circuit

Black Major’s artists have had a busy May and June, conquering the recently formed IGODA touring circuit with a series of spellbinding performances. Ray Phiri, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Sibot x Toyota and Petite Noir are among the artists to have impacted the different festivals that make up one of the first real touring circuits on the […]

“Ndokulandela” music video premieres on Okayafrica

Bongeziwe Mabandla’s new music video presents a stunning visual accompaniment to the underlying spiritual themes of “Ndokulandela”, the first single off the artists’ new album Mangaliso. Directed by Ian Henderson of Cape Town-based Thinkfilm, “Ndokulandela” was filmed in on location in Macassar on the False Bay coastline. It features art direction and costume by Boys […]