Zakes Bantwini
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Biography
Zakhele Madida, known professionally as Zakes Bantwini, was born on May 26, 1981, in KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He is a singer, record producer, and businessman who formed Mayonie Productions during his final year at Natal Technikon (now Durban University of Technology). In 2011, Bantwini released his single "Clap Your Hands" featuring Xolani Sithole, marking his breakthrough. His debut album, The Fake Book & Real Book: My Music Bible, was released in 2013 and nominated for Best Dance Album at the 20th South African Music Awards (SAMAs) the following year. Notable collaborations include a remix of Lauv's "Modern Loneliness" in 2020. Bantwini's subsequent albums include Ghetto King (2021) and The Star is Reborn (2023).
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Albums
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- Abantu
- Asanda featuring Zakes Bantwini
- Girl In The Mirror
- Girl In The Mirror
- Wasting My Time
- When She Come Over by Zakes Bantwini
- Summer
- Make The Sunrise Tell
- Take Me There
- Lady
- Amadolo featuring Zakes Bantwini
- La La La by Museeq Iq
- Karolina
- Resista by L'vovo Derrango
- Bum Bum
- Butterfly
- Clap Your Hands by Xolani Sithole
- Juju
- Amanga by Nana Atta
- Juju by Zakes Bantwini
- Umoya by Zakes Bantwini
- Mas'ngathandana featuring Zakes Bantwini
- All Around the World by Nana Atta
- Dancing Trumpet by Hugh Masekela
