Zakes Bantwini

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Zakes Bantwini
Born
Zakhele Madida

(1981-05-26) May 26, 1981 (age 42)
KwaMashu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nationality South African
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • businessman
  • record producer
Years active2004–present
Spouse
​
(m. 2016)​
Parents
  • Jeffrey Khanyile (father)
  • Nomthandazo Madida (mother)
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals, Piano, Bass Guitar
Labels

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]

Contents

Life and career

Early life and education

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

In April 2011, his single "Clap Your Hands" was released, featuring Xolani Sithole.

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

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

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

Business ventures

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

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

Madida has three children from previous relationships and two with his wife Nandi Madida (formerly Nandi Mngoma). [25] [26] [27]

Discography

Albums

Album TitleAlbum Details
The Good Life
Love, Light and Music
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: Mayonie Productions X

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: Mayonie Productions
  • 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
Ghetto King
  • Released: December 3, 2021
  • Label: Mayonie Productions, Paradise Sound System
  • Formats: Digital download, Streaming
The Star is Reborn
  • Released: December 8, 2023
  • Label: Mayonie Productions, Universal
  • Formats: Digital download, Streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ZA
"Osama" (Zakes Bantwini, Kasango)202114× Platinum Ghetto King
"Asanda" (Kususa, Argento Dust, Zakes Bantwini)2022—RiSA: PlatinumUbomi
"Jeteme" (Zakes Bantwini, Kekelingo, Mpho.Wav)2023Pula
"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

YearAward CeremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResultRef.
201016th South African Music AwardsBest Music Video of the YearJuju (featuring Black Coffee)Nominated
201117th South African Music AwardsRecord of the YearBum BumNominated
Album of the YearLove, Light and MusicNominated
Male Artist of the YearNominated
Metro FM AwardsBest Male AwardWon
Chanel O AwardsVideo of the YearWon
2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards Favourite music artist/groupHimselfNominated [28]
Favourite Song"Osama"Nominated
2022SAMABest Dance Album Ghetto KingNominated [29] [30]
Album of the YearNominated
Best Engineered Album of the YearNominated
Male Artist of the YearNominated
Best Collaboration"Osama"Won
"Imali" (Karyendasoul & Zakes Bantwini featuring Nana Atta)Nominated
SAMRO Highest Airplay Composers"Osama"Won
2022Mzansi Kwaito House Music AwardsBest House ArtistPending [31]
Best House SinglePending
Most Voted Song"Osama"Pending
Best Music VideoPending
2022 All Africa Music Awards Best Artist, Duo or Group in African ElectroHimselfNominated [32]
Best African DJNominated
Artist of the YearNominated
2022Grammy AwardsBest Global Performance"Bayethe" ( Nomcebo Zikode, Wouter Kellerman, and Zakes Bantwini)Won [33]
2023Metro FM AwardsBest House Song"Asanda" (Kususa, Argento Dust & Zakes Bantwini)Nominated
SAMAInternational AchievementHimselfWon

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