Zakes Bantwini
Zakhele Madida (born May 26, 1981) professionally known as Zakes Bantwini is a multi-award-winning South African singer, record producer and businessman from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1][2] He has worked closely with fellow musician Black Coffee, with whom he collaborated on the hit song "Juju".[3]
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| Born | Zakhele Madida May 26, 1981 |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Early life
Madida was born and bred 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] Zakhele 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]
Career
Academic
- 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
Mayonie Productions
In 2004, Zakhele created Mayonie productions while which became quite a success and has since been famous for great sounds such as Bum Bum, Wasting My Time and Clap Your Hands.[10][11]
Zakhele released his debut album "The Good Life" in 2008.[12] Two years later, he released the album "Love, Light and Music" which produced hit songs such as Clap Your Hands and Wasting My Time.[13][14]
L'vovo Derrango
In 2005, Zakhele helped launch the career of Kwaito Artist Thokozani Ndlovu who would later went on to be 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 massive 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.[15][16]
Personal life
Zakhele Madida has 3 children from his previous relationships and has 2 with his current wife Nandi Madida (formerly Nandi Mngoma).[19][20][21]
Discography
Albums
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| The Good Life |
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| Love, Light and Music |
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| Mountain Deluxe Volume 4 |
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| The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible |
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| Love, Light and Music 2 |
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| Bossa Paris Nights |
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Songs
- Wasting My Time
- Bang Bang Bang
- Amanga
- Amantombazane
- My No.1
- Abangcwele
- Bang Bang Bang
- Ifunaya
- Nomathemba
- Sangena La
- Ghetto
- African Queen
- Karolina
- Dancing Trumpet
- clap your hands
- Love & Pain
- All Around The World
- Anything
- Celebrate
- No About Us
- Heaven On Earth
- Choose The Best Of Love
- Undignified- I Will Dance, I Will Sing
- Rock With You
- Keep Waiting
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | |
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| 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
- "Zakes bantwini turns 35 years". citizen.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "A trip through zakes bantwinis world". iol.co.za. 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Black Coffee's 15 Best songs". billboard.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes Bantwini". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "KwaMashu School gets brand new laptops". 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes Bantwini reveals he had his first child at 14". channel24.co.za. 2019-05-27. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes Bantwini". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Musician Zakea bantwini graduates with diploma — UKZN". Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Sunday World: Zakes Bantwini". pressreader.com. 2015-04-26. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes Bantwini — Mayonie Productions". channelo.dstv.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Clap your hands — Zakes Bantwini". music.apple.com. 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes bantwinis new album is the best yet". citizen.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes bantwini celebrates love, light and music in new album". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes Bantwini — Love, Light & Music". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- Mbambo, Simo. "Lvovo thanks Zakes Bantwini for the role he played in his career". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Lvovo wins Metro FM award a month before the ceremony". thevoiceofsa. 2015-01-28. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes bantwini heads up Sony Music". w24.co.za. 2017-07-28. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Bantwinis love light and Music 2". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Zakes bantwini had his first child at 14". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Suprise! Nandi Madida & Zakes Bantwini confirm they're having another child". timeslive.co.za. 2019-01-21. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- "Nandi Mngoma and Zakes Bantwini get Married". ecr.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-02.