Zakes Bantwini Receives Mzansi Celebs’ Praise After Winning Grammy Award, “Proud of You”

• Zakes Bantwini winning a Grammy has left many South Africans, including celebrities, inspired
• The hitmaker took home the Best Global Music Performance trophy alongside Nomcebo Zikode and Wouter Kellerman
• Since the announcement, social media has gone crazy as many celebrities continue to congratulate the stars for flying the Mzansi flag high

Mzansi celebs are still celebrating Zakes Bantwini's Grammy win.

The ceremony took place two days ago in Los Angeles, and the seasoned Mzansi musician, alongside Nomcebo Zikode and Wouter Kellerman, walked away with the Best Global Music Performance gong. According to ZAlebs, the competition was fierce, with Nigeria's Burna Boy competing with his viral song Last Last.

Taking to Twitter to celebrate being honoured by the prestigious award ceremony, Zakes wrote:

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"Took me 17 years to find my path, I have no words to express the emotions and grace that have come over me. This moment is owed to my late Mother & Father. I’m grateful. Unkulu’ Nkulu uNumber 1!!!! #roadtothegrammys"

SAMIC, Nandi Madida, Felicia Mabuza-Suttle and other celebs react to Zakes Bantwini's Grammy win

The Grammy is a massive win for South African musicians. Speaking to Briefly News, the South African Music Industry Council (SAMIC), a body representing all critical organisations in the music industry, opened up about the meaning of the gong.

"Awards means a lot for SA music industry as it concretises the position of SA music and Artists on the World map following the contribution of Amapiano, Black Coffee's success and Nomcebo and Master KG's Jerusalem. It will open more doors for SA artists that may be from signing international deals to possible collaborations with other artists from around the world."

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Check out celebs' reactions below:

@Nandi_Madida said:

"What I’m most inspired by Zakes Bantwini, is that no matter what the accolade may be, he always remains humble, kind and grounded❤️ That for me is what is most important. One's character when achieving success and how you made people feel when you one day leave this earth. #GRAMMYs"

@lasizwe shared:

"Ladies and gentlemen, Zakes Bantwini a Grammy Award Winner, all the way from SOUTH AFRICA ! You are a reminder that dreams can really come true. Congratulations @ZakesBantwiniSA #GRAMMYs"

@slikouron posted:

"Congratulations brother."

@Feliciamabuza commented:

"Great acceptance speech, not forgetting where you came from. Keep on keeping on son. Proud of you @ZakesBantwiniSA"

@djsbulive wrote:

"God did it, CONGRATULATIONS."

SA celebrates having the most number of Grammys in Africa after Zakes Bantwini’s win: “Doja Cat also has a Grammy”

In related news, Briefly News reported that South Africans took to social media to celebrate having the most Grammys in Africa. Mzansi has 12 Grammys in total.

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Stars such as Black Coffee, Miriam Makeba, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the Soweto Gospel Choir have all flown the South African flag high at the Grammys.

Africa Facts Zone took to Twitter and reported that Mzansi has 12 Grammys after Zakes Bantwini, Nomcebo Zikode, and Wouter Kellerman bagged the prestigious gong in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Source: Briefly News