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Zakes Bantwini
Known for his electrifying presence on stage, Zakes Bantwini – affectionately known as the King of Dance – is a versatile singer, producer, and songwriter, businessman with a knack for a fusion of sound that employs music from different dance genres. Over the past year, his mammoth hit single '' Osama'' has exploded onto the scene and become South Africa's quintessential global hit of the year. During its historic run, ''Osama'' has smashed several records, including embarking on a record breaking run that saw it top Radio Monitor SA for 14 consecutive weeks. ( Radio Monitor is a music company that tracks the worldwide airplay of songs). Zakes subsequent single 'Imali' and his magnum opus album " Ghetto King'' have seen him bag a host of awards, including two South African Music Awards ( SAMA's) for Highest Airplay and Best Collaboration. Zakes recently won his first GRAMMY AWARD for '' Bayethe', his magnetic collaboration with Wouter Kellerman & Nomcebo Zikode. The highest accolade that can be bestowed in music, this historic win puts any doubt that Zakes is one of the greatest musician that we've ever seen. With his imminent retirement following his upcoming victory lap album ''Abantu'', Zakes is set to take a back seat and focus on building his company IMG Africa, which is a boutique media agency that manages the likes of Boity Thulo & fellow Grammy winner Nomcebo Zikode.

Songs

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Osama
Zakes Bantwini
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Clap Your Hands (feat. Xolani Sithole)
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Asanda
Kususa
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Mama Thula (feat. Suffocate SA)
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iMali (feat. Nana Atta)
Karyendasoul

Albums

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Echoes Of Botanical Gardens

2026
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Love, Light & Music 2

2017
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Desert Rose (Reimagined) (feat. Cheb Mami)

2026
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The Star Is Reborn

2023
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The Fake Book & Real Book: My Music Bible

2013
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Ghetto King

2021
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Love, Light and Music

2013
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Ghetto King

2021
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Upfront with Zakes Bantwini (Live in Soweto / 2012)

2012

Singles & EPs

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Phezulu

Single • 2026
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Love Generation (Reimagined)

Single • 2024
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Asanda

Single • 2022
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Wena Baba

Single • 2025
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Umoya (Radio Edit)

Single • 2024
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Bayethe

Single • 2022
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Amaxhosa (feat. Nana Atta & Okmalumkoolkat)

Single • 2025
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Mama Thula (feat. Suffocate SA)

Single • 2023
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Mas'ngathandana

Single • 2024
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Osama (Bruno Be, Ralk Rework) (feat. Kasango, Bruno Be & Ralk)

Single • 2023

Videos

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Girl In The Mirror (Visualizer) (feat. Skye Wanda)

Zakes Bantwini • 2.3M views

Live performances

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Make The Sunrise Tell (Remix / Live In Soweto / 2012)

Zakes Bantwini • 783 views
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Zakes Bantwini - Karolina (Live In Soweto/2012)

Zakes Bantwini • 474 views
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Resista (Remix / Live In Soweto / 2012) (feat. L'vovo Derrango)

Zakes Bantwini • 702 views
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Zakes Bantwini - Wasting My Time (Live In Soweto/2012)

Zakes Bantwini • 753 views
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Zakes Bantwini - Buya (Live In Soweto/2012)

Zakes Bantwini • 363 views
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Lady (Fela Kuti) (Live In Soweto / 2012)

Zakes Bantwini • 845 views
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Take Me There (Remix / Live In Soweto / 2012)

Zakes Bantwini • 865 views
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Clap Your Hands (Remix / Live In Soweto / 2012)

Zakes Bantwini • 750 views

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Afro-House Sensations

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Happy Beats

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Zakes Bantwini

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Echoes Of Botanical Gardens

Playlist • Zakes Bantwini • 2.1K views
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Upfront With Zakes Batwini

Playlist • Zakes Bantwini • 294 views

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