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Zakes Bantwini shares precious moments after unboxing his Grammy Award

Music genius Zakes Bantwini shared with his social media followers the unboxing of his golden Grammy Award, after its arrival. Zakes’ song Bayethe which features Nomcebo Zikode and Wouter Kelleman bagged the Best Global Music Performance award at the 65th annual Grammy Award ceremony, in February this year.

Sharing the precious moment in a video unboxing the award, Zakes could be heard giving a pleasant signing that sounded like a moment in disbelief.

He also mentioned that he took the award to his mentor upon its arrival.

He posted:

“Isifikile ?️, the first person I needed to show my Grammy to was my grootman, mentor and business partner ??.”

 

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He also shared a second video with the Grammy winning song playing in the background, captioning it:

“For inspiration purpose only ???.”

 

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Industry friends and social media users congratulated the Osama hit maker on his big win.

Singer and actor Sjava was among those who congratulated the hit maker.

More users shared:

“Njayaka ???? Durban Way!!! Syabonga For uplifting and believing every artist you bump too. I remember during Gqom Conference 2018. You shared with me your career and parts you lack as a creative and you told me straight you will be An All in One artist!! coz you are always learning ?‼️most creatives are so prideful out there. That’s a Golden Character for me till today ????Well done More Wins, Received ??.”

“That is a proud moment, bra. #blessed ?.”

“Your great work is finally getting the recognition it deserves ?.”

DJ Twitty added:

“It’s too much ?????????..ayijwayeleki mfethu (can’t get used to it)!!!??????.”

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