Nandi Madida and Zakes Bantwini's Son Shaka Heads to Netherlands for International Art Exhibition
- Nine-year-old Shaka Madida landed a spot in an international art exhibition in the Netherlands
- Shaka only stepped into the art world in November 2025, when he held his first solo show in Johannesburg
- The young artist will feature in Connecting the World Through Art at the historic Kapelkerk in Alkmaar
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Nine-year-old Shaka Madida is already making waves far beyond South African borders. The son of singer Nandi Madida and music producer Zakes Bantwini is set to feature in an international art exhibition in the Netherlands, cementing his place as one of the country's most exciting young creative voices.
Shaka will appear in Connecting the World Through Art, a showcase celebrating the power of art to bring cultures and generations together. The exhibition will be held at the Kapelkerk, a historic venue in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.
Shaka's rapid rise in the art world
What makes this milestone even more remarkable is how recently Shaka's art journey began. In November 2025, he marked his ninth birthday with his very first solo exhibition, held at Magugu House in Johannesburg. Less than a year later, he is already heading to Europe for an international platform.
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Peeps weighed in on Shaka's achievement
The news was shared on X by entertainment reporter Kgopolo Phil Mphela, whose post drew a wave of admiration from social media users inspired by the young artist's trajectory.
@I_am_AmmzY wrote:
"If I were a parent, I would want to be this rich to be a point of letting my kids do whatever their ambition leads them to and not for survival."
@TshepisoMasingi said:
"And just like that, he already knows his career path, at the age of 9. Yah, noo, having successful parents, it's where it's at."
@KatNcala kept it simple but heartfelt:
"He is flippin talented."
Nandi Madida joins YFM
South African singer Nandi Madida is the latest star to join Johannesburg-based radio station YFM.
Madida previously sparked a debate online when she launched her podcast titled The Motherhood Network.
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