Kwaito star Thokozani Ndlovu, popularly known as L’vovo Derrango, shared a special moment with Grammy-winning musician Zakes Bantwini when the longtime collaborators reunited on stage in Durban. Also see: Mzansi rallies behind L’vovo Derrango, raising more than R150 000 The two artists performed together at the Mayonie Open Air Festival at Chris Saunders Park in […]
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South African music heavyweight Zakes Bantwini is stepping into a new phase with the release of his latest double single, Impatient / You Never Know, released through international electronic label Anjunadeep. As reported by IOL, the two-track project sees the Grammy Award-winning artist continue to push the boundaries of Afro-house while connecting with collaborators from South […]
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Dance and music lovers are in for a rare treat at the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July. Grammy Award-winning artist Zakes Bantwini is set to top the bill at the Pulse Big Stage on race day, Saturday, 4 July 2026. Also see: Zakes Bantwini launches foundation to empower youth, women and creatives in South Africa Zakes […]
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In a touching display of love and admiration, singer and television personality Nandi Madida took to social media to celebrate her husband, Zakes Bantwini, on his birthday. Her heartfelt tribute highlights not only her deep affection but also her appreciation for the remarkable man he is. View this post on Instagram A post […]
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Grammy Award-winning artist, producer, entrepreneur and cultural visionary Zakhele Madida, popularly known as Zakes Bantwini is set to officially launch the Zakes Bantwini Foundation, a new initiative focused on empowering communities through art, education, sports, music and cultural development. Also see: Why Zakes Bantwini Took a Step Back from the Beat Built on the belief that […]
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In a music industry where collaborations often define eras, few things capture attention like a reunion between two major names. This week, Zakes Bantwini and Black Coffee did exactly that. After years of distance and reported tension, the two artists have reconnected, marking a moment that many fans had quietly hoped would come. A reunion […]
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From Studio Heights to Stepping Away In a candid moment on Durban’s Gagasi FM, multi-award-winning producer and artist Zakes Bantwini opened up about why he left the limelight for a while. At the height of his success, he realised something surprising: his music was causing him trouble. “Every song I make, I make an enemy,” […]
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Lasizwe, a popular YouTuber, recently shared a snippet of his new episode on Awkward Dates, featuring none other than Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Zakes Bantwini. The video, which was recently shared showed Zakes and Lasizwe engaging in a humorous conversation about what their relationship would be like if they dated. During the conversation, Zakes […]
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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 […]
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It is often said that it takes a village to raise a child, but for music producer Zakes Bantwini and his wife Nandi Madida, it takes all that and a lot of love. The couple are the proud parents of Shaka and Nefertiti and have done an amazing job at embracing the differences of their […]
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The countdown to the 2025 World Sports Betting Cape Town MET is on, and this year’s event promises to deliver an unforgettable day of horseracing, jaw-dropping fashion and epic entertainment. Among the highlights is the official afterparty, which features a star-studded line-up brought to you by Heineken. Leading the stage is none other than Grammy […]
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South African musician Zakes Bantwini found himself in the middle of a social media storm following his comments about DJ Cleo’s performance during the 30-year tribute at the South African Music Awards (SAMAs). While Zakes praised the overall tribute, he voiced concerns about the lack of representation of Durban kwaito in the performance mix. Taking […]
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