Summary
Zakhele Madida (born May 26, 1981) professionally known as Zakes Bantwini, is a South African singer, record producer and businessman. Born from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1][2]
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| Born | Zakhele Madida May 26, 1981 |
| Nationality | South African |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Life and career edit
Early life and education edit
Zakhele Madida was born and raised in KwaMashu F-section in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.[3] He went to Shayamoya Junior Primary School and later attended Nqabakazulu High School.[4] At the age of 14 years, he had his first child.[5] 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.[6] Madida received a diploma in Jazz and Music Performance after completing his studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban.[7] He also studied a Social Entrepreneurship Programme at Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria.[8]
Career beginnings edit
In April 2011, his single "Clap Your Hands" was released, featuring Xolani Sithole.
2013-2016:The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible edit
In 2013, Madida released his 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.[9] On 23 June 2017, he released the album Love, Light & Music 2.[10]
In 2020, Bantwini remixed Lauv's single "Modern Loneliness".[11]
2021-present: Ghetto King, The Star is Reborn edit
At a Kunye Event, his single "Osama" with Kasango was teased. The song was scheduled to be released on 17 September 2021.[12] On September 2, 2021, it was reported that the release date of "Osama" would be rescheduled to 10 September 2021.[13] The song peaked at number one on Radio Monitor Charts and spent 10 weeks on it.[14] In late 2021, he headlined to Miss South Africa 2021.[15]
In early December 2021, Zakes' third studio album Ghetto King was released worldwide.[16] The album was met with positive reviews from music critics.[17] It features Khetha, BlaQRhythm, DeeTheGeneral, Drega, Karyendasoul, Mthunzi, Nana Atta, Nomkhosi, Skillz, and Skye Wanda.
In early February 2022, Apple Music featured Zakes as their 'Isigubhu' cover star.[18]
The Star is Reborn, Zakes fourth studio album, was released in December 2023. On The Star is Reborn, Bantwini worked with Karyendasoul, Drega, Masuda resulting in a genre-spanning record that incorporated electronic dance music styles and afro tech.
It was supported by the lead single "Mama Thula" featuring Skye Wanda, Thakzin, Drega, Saffocate SA.
Diploma and certificates edit
- 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 edit
In 2004, he established Mayonie Productions, which is known for music such as "Bum Bum", "Wasting My Time" and "Clap Your Hands".[19][20]
Madida released his debut album The Good Life in 2008.[21] Two years later, he released the album Love, Light and Music, which included songs like "Clap Your Hands" and "Wasting My Time".[22]
L'vovo Derrango edit
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.[23][24]
Personal life edit
Madida has three children from previous relationships and two with his wife Nandi Madida (formerly Nandi Mngoma).[25][26][27]
Discography edit
Albums edit
| Album Title | Album Details |
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| The Good Life |
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| Love, Light and Music |
Soulistic 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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| Ghetto King |
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| The Star is Reborn |
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Singles edit
As lead artist edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| "Osama" (Zakes Bantwini, Kasango) | 2021 | 1 | 4× Platinum | Ghetto King | |||
| "Asanda" (Kususa, Argento Dust, Zakes Bantwini) | 2022 | — | RiSA: Platinum | Ubomi | |||
| "Jeteme" (Zakes Bantwini, Kekelingo, Mpho.Wav) | 2023 | Pula | |||||
| "Mama Thula" (Zakes Bantwini, Skye Wanda, Thakzin, Suffocate SA | — | The Star is Reborn | |||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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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 | |
| Album of the Year | Love, Light and Music | Nominated | |||
| Male Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Metro FM Awards | Best Male Award | Won | |||
| Chanel O Awards | Video of the Year | Won | |||
| 2022 | DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards | Favourite music artist/group | Himself | Nominated | [28] |
| Favourite Song | "Osama" | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | SAMA | Best Dance Album | Ghetto King | Nominated | [29][30] |
| Album of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Engineered Album of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Male Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Collaboration | "Osama" | Won | |||
| "Imali" (Karyendasoul & Zakes Bantwini featuring Nana Atta) | Nominated | ||||
| SAMRO Highest Airplay Composers | "Osama" | Won | |||
| 2022 | Mzansi Kwaito House Music Awards | Best House Artist | Pending | [31] | |
| Best House Single | Pending | ||||
| Most Voted Song | "Osama" | Pending | |||
| Best Music Video | Pending | ||||
| 2022 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Artist, Duo or Group in African Electro | Himself | Nominated | [32] |
| Best African DJ | Nominated | ||||
| Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2022 | Grammy Awards | Best Global Performance | "Bayethe" (Nomcebo Zikode, Wouter Kellerman, and Zakes Bantwini) | Won | [33] |
| 2023 | Metro FM Awards | Best House Song | "Asanda" (Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini) | Nominated | |
| SAMA | International Achievement | Himself | Won |
References edit
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- ^ Shumba, Ano. "SA: Zakes Bantwini remixes Lauv's Modern Loneliness | Music In Africa". Music In Africa. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ Coetzee, Nikita (26 August 2021). "Osama - the unreleased Zakes Bantwini song that has SA going wild | Channel". News24.
- ^ Grootboom, Jamal (2 September 2021). "Zakes Bantwini moves 'Osama' release date". Independent Online.
- ^ Coetzee, Nikita. "Zakes Bantwini's Osama holds top spot on RadioMonitor airplay chart for a record-setting 10 weeks | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 10 November 2021.
- ^ "Zakes Bantwini among artists set to perform at 2021 Miss SA pageant". East Coast Radio. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "New Music Friday: Zakes Bantwini releases much anticipated third studio album, Ghetto King". GQ. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Middleton, Ryan (3 December 2021). "Album Review: Zakes Bantwini - Ghetto King | Magnetic Magazine". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (4 February 2022). "Zakes Bantwini is Apple Music's 'Isgubhu' cover star". Independent Online. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
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- ^ "Zakes bantwini celebrates love, light and music in new album". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ Mbambo, Simo. "Lvovo thanks Zakes Bantwini for the role he played in his career". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
- ^ "Lvovo wins Metro FM award a month before the ceremony". thevoiceofsa. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
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- ^ "Surprise! Nandi Madida & Zakes Bantwini confirm they're having another child". timeslive.co.za. 21 January 2019. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 2 March 2020.
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