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Born Emakhaya KwaZulu, bred in the Township and influenced by the Ghetto lifestyle, Bongani’s sultry voice of the morning traffic on radio is adored by many. This singer/songwriter’s journey to stardom has been far from flawless, but he has always soared. His quest for survival has seen him hustling from being a street kid, garden boy, shop cleaner and cashier, to club DJ, Karaoke compere and eventually to becoming the currently adored radio personality, world acclaimed singer and entrepreneur.
Bongani released his self titled album in May 2009 – and is already taking the South African music scene by storm. The album is a true reflection of who he is, expresses how he has grown and matured (like vintage wine) over time within the music industry. His groundbreaking sound of an amalgamation of Scathamiya, Mbaqanga grooves, Motown, and 70s – 80s music is certainly sophisticated, yet identifiable and friendly on everyone’s ear. This album combines the unmistakably nostalgic and familiar with heartfelt Mzansi vibes exhibiting his charmer-boy subtleties. It features some of your favourite hits such as Back for Good, December 63, the Afrikaans hit; Loslappie and some of his own original songs like Wedding day, Time to Dance and Yellow people Hello. The album is licensed and marketed by Kamak Productions and distributed by IRIS
His previous experience includes (to mention a few):
• Singer and performer : The Disney theatrical, The Lion king Los Angeles California (2000-2003)
• Singer and performer- Der Koenig Der Loewen, Hamburg Germany (2003-2004)
• Performer alongside Kirk Franklin, Donnie Mcklurckin, Jonathan Butler, and backing vocalist for Hugh Masekela and Lebo M
• television presenter for Maropeng Spirit Of The Lion King story (SABC2)
• Presenter: The perfect sishebo show, (SABC 2)
• TV voice over for kiddies animated show Captain Z (ZAKA. SABC2)
• VOICE OF JIM in Jock Of The Bushveld
• Adverts and documentaries since 2004 (too many to mention)
• Guest appearances on local soapie Generations and brother’s In Law
• Performances in many corporate gigs SAB, Coca-cola Internal Awards, The Leeuw Brothers 5th year celebration, Anglo year end, BHP women’s day, STD bank, CAM, Raw rocks concert 2006 & 2007, Jo-burg day 05, 06, 07, Spar Christmas Carols, EON and many more
His Previous MC work includes:
• SAB Breweries
• Eon
• Standard Bank South Africa
• Miss Soweto
• TWIB (Technology for women in Business)
• SABC 3 Film Awards
• Voice of Miss SA 2008
• People magazine’s Chrystal Awards
Selected Accomplishments:
• Nominee Highveld Raw Recruits (2005)
• Winner of the people magazine best radio new comer (2006)
• Nominee for the Mail and Guardian 100 leaders of tomorrow (Media-2006 and 2007)
Articles and media coverage:
www.sowetan.co.za/News/Article.aspx?id=1008354
multimedia.thetimes.co.za/videos/2009/05/947-bongani-hits-a-high-note
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