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Zakes Bantwini graduates from Havard Business School

Grammy Award-winning musician, Zakhele Madida popularly known as Zakes Bantwini has recently shared that he ticked one of his bucket list by completing his course at Havard Business School.

The acclaimed musician made going to school cool, by studying The Business of Entertainment, Media and Sports at Massachusetts in the United States of America.

Known for his chart-topping singles, Imali and Osama among others, took to his Instagram page to share his inspiring achievement. In his poignant post, Zakes shared that completing this executive education programme was not only a personal achievement, but a powerful statement about where African creatives belong- in every global conversation, in every boardroom, and at every table where the future is being shaped.

On his page, he shared various video clips of his time at Havard Business School, short videos of his lectures and others showcasing the school, and pictures with his school mates.

 

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Instagram users and his industry colleagues took turns in congratulating Zakes on his achievement.

Media personality and medical doctor, Dr Musa Mthombeni said: “Bathong congrats.”

Dancer and choreographer, Bontle Modiselle said: “Amazing. Congratulations.”

While actor, Kwenzo Ngcobo said: “Muhle umsebenzi Bhuti (well done brother).”

His wife and media personality, Nandi Madida also took to her Instagram page to express her congratulatory message to her husband. “Congrats Zakes for completing this executive education program at Harvard business school,” she penned. Nandi also shared that it was their ninth wedding anniversary, and this milestone is the best way to celebrate that.

 

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Also see: Zakes Bantwini and wife Nandi celebrate daughter Nefertiti on her 6th birthday

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