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Bongeziwe Mabandla releases new album

South African multi-award-winning artist Bongeziwe Mabandla has released his fourth album titled, amaXesha. 

The star revealed that amaXesha is an album about time and compatibility within the vast field of love.

The album has already been named Global Album of the Month by The Guardian. Taking to Instagram, he said:

“I am so honoured that amaXesha has been named Global Album of the Month by @guardian. Thank you to Ammar Kalia for your wonderful words about an album that I cannot wait to share with the world.”

According to Zalebs, with the release of amaXesha, the enigmatic spirit of African soul, as Mabandla is known, says he is excited about continuing – and expanding to new listeners across the world – the intimate journey that he has built through his previous trio of albums.

“I’m seeking those true feelings – those human moments that allow for a deep and lasting connection with the listener,” he says.

Alongside it’s digital release, amaXesha will be released on CD and vinyl. These will be distributed globally through Integral and will also be available at Mabandla’s upcoming shows, which include a South African tour and European summer dates. He will also play two dates at London’s 100 Club in June, one of which is already sold out, with the other close behind it.

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