Zakes Bantwini’s Sikelela Festival Makes History, Sells Out 2 Days Before the Show: “I Am Honoured”
- Zakes Bantwini expressed gratitude for the success of his Sikelela Festival on Freedom Day, thanking fans, colleagues, sponsors, and his team
- The festival celebrated 30 years of South Africa's freedom and featured performances by MiCasa, Young Stunna, and the Scorpion Kings
- Additionally, Zakes won the Best Dance Award at the Metro FM Awards for his song Mama Thula from his album A Star Is Reborn, expressing humility and gratitude for the recognition
Zakes Bantwini is grateful for the unwavering support he received from his fans and colleagues at his inaugural Sikekela Festival on Freedom Day. The star also won big at the Metro FM Awards.
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Zakes Bantwini expresses gratitude after the Sikelela Festival's success
Grammy Award-winning Mzansi legend Zakes Bantwini has thanked South Africans for their success following the impressive turnout at the Sikelela Festival. A brainchild of the Osama hitmaker and his business partner Sibo Mhlungu, the Sikelela Festival was aimed at celebrating 30 years of our country's freedom.
Speaking in a statement shared with Briefly News, Zakes Bantwini said the success of the festival was a dream come true. Several local artists including MiCasa, Young Stunna and the Scorpion Kings entertained fans with their performances. Zakes said the Sikelela Festival exceeded his expectations.
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"Thank you to everyone who played in a role in the success of the Sikelela Festival. From those who bought tickets and chose to commemorate 30 years of freedom with us, to our sponsors and my team; thank you for making this historic celebration possible. Izandla zidlula ikhanda."
Zakes Bantwini also spoke exclusively to Briefly News and noted the important role that music plays in hunting South Africans from all walks of life and ethnicities.
"It’s always been a part of our DNA as South Africans. We love to sing and dance! Enjoying ourselves through music and dance has been an integral part of what we’re all about in this country. We used to be divided: “Black men there, White men here”, but music and dance have proven time and time again that it can unite people from all walks of life."
Zakes Bantwini wins Best Dance Award at the Metro FM Awards
The Sikelela Festival was not the only success that Zakes Bantwini experienced over the weekend. The Grammy winner also bagged the Best Dance Award for smash hit single Mama Thula from his fourth studio album A Star Is Reborn.
The singer and producer said he was humbled by the major win. He said:
"I am deeply honoured and humbled to have received Best Dance at the Metro FM Awards. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and support of so many people who have been by my side throughout my journey."
Zakes Bantwini drops choir medley of Abasekho and Mama Thula
Briefly News previously reported that Zakes Bantwini proved once again that he was a musical genius when he released the emotional choir medley of his songs Abasekho and Mama Thula.
Grammy Award winner Zakes Bantwini shut the year down on a high note with his latest releases. The star has been on a winning streak in 2023 with his Grammy Award win, hosting the Abantu Festival in Cape Town, releasing his fire album The Star is Reborn and many more major wins.
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