Bongeziwe Mabandla announces Mangaliso Tour

After taking a break to explore fresh sounds and write new music for his latest project, Bongeziwe Mabandla returns to the live arena in full force this May. Ahead of the release of his much-anticipated second album Mangaliso, Mabandla will take to the road for a slate of live dates which will see him sharing […]

Sunday Edition Presents: Petite Noir x Bongeziwe Mabandla

Neighbourgoods Market Cape Town and Black Major present an immersive, multifaceted celebration of music, design and culinary culture, headlined by Petite Noir and bongeziwe mabandla. On Sunday May 21st the The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock will host a day-long event that brings together these two heavyweight musicians in a landmark show, supported by an […]

OkayAfrica premieres The Road to Mangaliso

Bongeziwe Mabandla’s latest EPK has just premiered on OkayAfrica. The publication dives into the process behind recording Mangaliso and what fans can expect from this album. Check out the article here.

Bongeziwe Mabandla on the cover of Bubblegum Club

After just releasing his first single “Ndokulandela” off upcoming album Mangaliso, Bongeziwe Mabandla shines on the cover of local magazine Bubblegum Club. Check out the interview here, and find out about the journey from Umlilo to Mangaliso, and what’s next for Bongeziwe.

New single and tour for Bongeziwe Mabandla

If you haven’t already heard “Ndokulandela”,  Bongeziwe Mabandla’s stunning new single, then head on over to watch his recent Popsicle Studio Sessions The track is the first single off Mabandla’s new album, Mangaliso, which is due for release through Universal this May. The album was produced by Tiago Correia Paulo (Tumi and the Volume; 340ml) […]

Bongeziwe Mabandla’s “Ndokulandela” Popsicle Session

A few weeks ago, bongeziwe stopped by Popsicle Studios to perform “Ndokulandela”, the first single of his upcoming album “Mangaliso”. The session features Bongeziwe’s new band, executive producer of “Mangaliso” Tiago Correia-Paolo of 340ml & Tumi and The Volume on guitar, and Mike Wright of Zebra & Giraffe on drums.

Bongeziwe Mabandla Upcoming Live Dates

Urban-African Folk flagbearer, Bongeziwe Mabandla, gets 2017 underway with a slate of live performances and the release of a stunning new single. The critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter will play alongside Alice Phoebe Lou at the Goodluck Bar in Johannesburg (February 5th). In addition to this, Mabandla will be playing two solo shows in Cape Town on the […]

Clap! Clap! shares new track ‘Nguwe feat. Bongeziwe Mabandla’

Acclaimed Italian producer, songwriter and live performer Clap! Clap! (aka Cristiano Crisci) has shared another new track from his forthcoming album ‘A Thousand Skies’, set for release in February 2017 via Black Acre. Following on from the jubilantly off-kilter club track ‘Araqis’, the beautiful ‘Nguwe’ weaves afro-folk, soul and dub and features a guest vocal […]

Universal Music signs Bongeziwe Mabandla

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Refreshingly different singer/songwriter Bongeziwe Mabandla has officially signed to Universal Music South Africa. After the success of his first album ‘Umlilo’ earning him two nominations at the SAMAs, his second body of work titled ‘Mangaliso’ will be released through the label in Autumn 2017. The album was produced by Tiago Correia Paulo, formerly of Tumi and the […]