Zakes is planning an exciting homecoming show in Ballito on 1 January 2023 as part of the Ballito Big Week music festival.<\/p>\n
What does a moment like this mean for your career [Grammy nomination]?<\/p>\n
Thank you so much! For almost every musician across the globe, this type of recognition is everything! It has always been a dream to see myself nominated for a Grammy and it\u2019s an amazing feeling. I feel deeply honoured.<\/p>\n
How does it make you feel seeing proudly African music being so accepted and welcomed by the world stage?<\/p>\n
Naturally, it\u2019s a good feeling. I love it! We, as South Africans, make incredible music which deserves a global audience and I am thrilled to see the impact African music has had around the globe.<\/p>\n
Why do you think Afrobeats has become such a massive genre right now?<\/p>\n
Afrobeats is undeniable! You can barely help but to dance \u2013 it\u2019s so good! I do think that social media platforms have also played a massive role in carrying this genre across the globe, helping it reach spaces it ordinarily wouldn\u2019t have before. It\u2019s certainly an exciting moment for African music.<\/p>\n
What elements of a live show is important for you when you perform?<\/p>\n
I love to connect with my audience every chance I get. Whether it be through teaching them a new dance on stage or helping them learn the lyrics to my songs. It just adds a personal touch. I love bringing that into my live performance and that connection really creates a magical moment on stage.<\/p>\n
The festive season is full of live shows. Which show are you really excited to play?<\/p>\n
Almost every single show I wholeheartedly look forward to. For me, it\u2019s an opportunity to introduce myself and my sound to possibly someone who has never heard of me or my music before. However, I am especially looking forward to playing in Qatar at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and at the upcoming Ballito BIG Week festival as this will be my homecoming show. I love playing on home ground the most as this is where it all began for me.<\/p>\n
What does 2023 have in store for you?<\/p>\n
2023 is filled with more opportunity for me to share new music with the world, release my new album, step onto more world stages and create fruitful partnerships with world-class brands. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There are still 30 days left in the year, but it’s safe to say Zakes Bantwini has won 2022. The multi-award-winning musician has received many accolades this year and in the latest, he’s gotten a nod from the Grammy\u2019s with a nomination. The Osama hitmaker has had highlights which includes a performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12963,"featured_media":23110,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,31],"tags":[7,14,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-23113","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment","8":"category-music","9":"tag-apie-project","10":"tag-entertainment","11":"tag-music"},"yoast_head":"\n