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23 May 2023
Bongeziwe Mabandla on his Latest Album, 'amaXesha,' and Returning to Love.
The South African singer-songwriter revisits timeless themes on an album dedicated to giving love a second chance.
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29 March 2021
Bongeziwe Mabandla's Single 'Ndiyakuthanda' Gets a House Remix By DJ Lag
Internationally acclaimed gqom producer DJ Lag has remixed 'Ndiyakuthanda' by soul musician Bongeziwe Mabandla and it's a must-listen.
News
10 March 2021
Bongeziwe Mabandla Shares Visuals for 'Masiziyekelele'
South African vocalist, Bongeziwe Mabandla, has released crisp new visuals for his soulful single 'Masiziyekelele'.
Music
06 April 2020
Interview: Bongeziwe Mabandla's New Album Is a Calm Meditation On Relationships
We speak with the South African artist about his captivating new album, iimini, love cycles, and the unexpected influence of Bon Iver.
Film + TV
27 March 2020
YouTube's Online African Music Festival, 'Stay Home... #WithMe,' Resumes This Weekend
Watch M.anifest, Simi, Manu WorldStar and other African artists perform live this weekend as part of YouTube's online music festival, 'Stay Home #WithMe'.
Music
17 October 2019
Listen to Bongeziwe Mabandla’s New Single ‘Jikeleza’
Bongeziwe Mabandla shares new optimistic single.
Video
22 May 2018
#katarasessions Is The NPR Tiny Desk Concert Of South Africa
If you've always wanted to see South African musicians performing stripped-down and personal shows, we got you.
Video
09 June 2017
First Listen: Take a Mysterious Cape Town Journey In Bongeziwe Mabandla’s “Ndokulandela” Video
South African folk singer Bongeziwe Mabandla, just released the video for his single “Ndokulandela.”
Music
23 March 2017
South African Folk Singer Bongeziwe Mabandla Takes a Leap Foward In His New Single
Bongeziwe Mabandla shares "Ndokhulandela," the first single from the follow-up to his critically-acclaimed album 'Umlilo.'
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09 December 2016
Clap! Clap! and Bongeziwe Mabandla's New Track Will Give You the Lift You Need
Producer Clap! Clap! and South African folk singer Bongeziwe Mabandla deliver the beautiful and uplifting "Nguwe."
News
14 July 2016
Little Simz is Coming Back to South Africa (!!)
UK rapper Little Simz is making her Johannesburg-area live debut at Oppikoppi.
Video
16 April 2014
Bongeziwe Mabandla x Zahara x Joss Stone On BalconyTV In Johannesburg
Bongeziwe Mabandla was joined by Zahara and Joss Stone on BalconyTV in Johannesburg.
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