Zakes Bantwini

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Zakes Bantwini
Born
Zakhele Madida

(1980-05-26) May 26, 1980 (age 41)
KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • businessman
  • record producer
Years active2004–present
Spouse(s)
​
(m. 2016)​
Parents
  • Jeffrey Khanyile (father)
  • Nomthandazo Madida (mother)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Labels
Associated acts

Zakhele Madida (also known as Zakes Bantwini; born May 26, 1980) is a South African singer, record producer and businessman from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1][2] He has worked with fellow musician Black Coffee, with whom he collaborated on the song "Juju".[3]

Life and career[]

Madida was born and raised in KwaMashu F-section in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.[4] He went to Shayamoya Junior Primary School and later attended Nqabakazulu High School.[5] At the age of 14 years he had his first child.[6] Despite facing the challenges of being a teenage father, he still went on to finishing his matric. After matriculating, he went on to study at Natal Technikon (now known as Durban University of Technology) where he received a national certificate in Light Music, this is also where he formed his own record label called Mayonie Productions while completing his final year.[7] Madida received a diploma in Jazz and Music performance after completing his studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban.[8] He also studied a Social Entrepreneurship Programme at Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria.[9]

2013-2016:The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible[]

In 2013, Madida released studio album The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible. The following year the album was nominated in the Best Dance Album Category at the 20th SAMA Awards.[10] On 23 June 2017, he released the album Love, Light & Music 2.[11]

At Kunye Event he teased his upcoming single "Osama" with Kasango. The song is scheduled to be released on 17 September 2021.[12]On September 2, 2021, it was reported the release date of "Osama" was rescheduled to 10 September 2021.[13]

Diploma and certificates[]

  • Diploma in Jazz & Popular Music : University of KwaZulu - Natal - 2012
  • Certificate in Music Arrangement: Durban University of Technology - 2002
  • Certificate in Film Music : Durban University of Technology - 2003
  • Certificate in Social Entreprenuiship : Gordon Institute of Business Science - 2013

Business ventures[]

In 2004, He established Mayonie productions which is known for music such as Bum Bum, Wasting My Time and Clap Your Hands.[14][15]

Madida released his debut album The Good Life in 2008.[16] Two years later, he released the album Love, Light and Music which included songs such as "Clap Your Hands" and "Wasting My Time".[17]

L'vovo Derrango[]

In 2005, Madida helped launch the career of Kwaito artist Thokozani Ndlovu who was later known by his stage name L'vovo Derrango. Under Mayonie Productions, Derrango released his debut album which was self titled (Lvovo Derrango), the album gained him recognition as he was nominated at the SAMA Awards for the Best Kwaito Album. In 2007, he won the Best Kwaito and Song of the Year award at the MetroFM awards.[18][19]


Personal life[]

Madida has three children from previous relationships and two with his wife Nandi Madida (formerly Nandi Mngoma).[20][21][22]

Discography[]

Albums[]

Album Title Album Details
The Good Life
Love, Light and Music
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Soulistic Music
  • Formats: Digital download
Mountain Deluxe Volume 4
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Mayonie Productions
  • Formats: Digital download
The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Sony Music Africa
  • Formats: Digital download
Love, Light and Music 2
  • Released: 2017
  • Label: Mayonie Productions
  • Formats: Digital download
Bossa Paris Nights
  • Released: 2018
  • Label: Mayonie Productions
  • Formats: Digital download

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Ceremony Prize Recipient/Nominated work Result
2010 16th South African Music Awards Best Music Video of the Year Juju (featuring Black Coffee) Nominated
2011 17th South African Music Awards Record of the Year Bum Bum Nominated
2011 17th South African Music Awards Album of the Year Love, Light and Music Nominated
2011 17th South African Music Awards Male Artist of the Year Love, Light and Music Nominated
2011 Metro FM Awards Best Male Award Love, Light and Music Won
2011 Chanel O Awards Video of the Year Love, Light and Music Won

References[]

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  2. ^ "A trip through zakes bantwinis world". iol.co.za. 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  3. ^ "Black Coffee's 15 Best songs". billboard.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
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  5. ^ "KwaMashu School gets brand new laptops". 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
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  8. ^ "Musician Zakea bantwini graduates with diploma — UKZN". Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  9. ^ "Sunday World: Zakes Bantwini". pressreader.com. 2015-04-26. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  10. ^ "Zakes bantwini heads up Sony Music". w24.co.za. 2017-07-28. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  11. ^ "Bantwinis love light and Music 2". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  12. ^ Coetzee, Nikita (26 August 2021). "Osama - the unreleased Zakes Bantwini song that has SA going wild | Channel"". News24. News24.CS1 maint: location (link)
  13. ^ Grootboom, Jamal (September 2, 2021). "Zakes Bantwini moves 'Osama' release date". Independent Online.
  14. ^ "Zakes Bantwini — Mayonie Productions". channelo.dstv.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  15. ^ "Clap your hands — Zakes Bantwini". music.apple.com. 2020-03-02.
  16. ^ "Zakes bantwinis new album is the best yet". citizen.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  17. ^ "Zakes bantwini celebrates love, light and music in new album". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  18. ^ Mbambo, Simo. "Lvovo thanks Zakes Bantwini for the role he played in his career". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  19. ^ "Lvovo wins Metro FM award a month before the ceremony". thevoiceofsa. 2015-01-28. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  20. ^ "Zakes bantwini had his first child at 14". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  21. ^ "Surprise! Nandi Madida & Zakes Bantwini confirm they're having another child". timeslive.co.za. 2019-01-21. Archived from the original on 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2020-03-02.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  22. ^ "Nandi Mngoma and Zakes Bantwini get Married". ecr.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
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