Bongeziwe Mabandla

South Africa

The South African artist Bongeziwe Mabandla has come a long way since releasing his debut album Umilo. The work was barely out before he was being celebrated by Radio France Internationale. His best-known song, Ndokulandela, represents a zest for life, spirituality and starting afresh. The recipient of two South African Music Awards, this exceptional musician inspires audiences around the world. Bongeziwe Mabandla sings in his mother tongue isiXhosa, one of the eleven official languages of South Africa.