Zakes Bantwini
Renowned Grammy award-winning musician Zakes Bantwini is set to energize Johannesburg as the eagerly awaited Mayonie Open Air Festival returns on November 30 at Constitution Hill.
With a reputation for innovating and merging various music styles, Zakes views this gathering as being beyond just a music festival; he sees it as a celebration of culture.
“Mayonie Open Air is a gathering of generations. A celebration of who we are. This is a reminder that evolution is meant to be felt,” he said.
This festival will unite music enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds, honoring the deep-seated roots of 90s house music while also incorporating the innovative sounds that continue to shape South Africa’s contemporary music landscape.
Opting for Constitution Hill as the location adds a profound significance to the event, as this historic site epitomizes freedom, endurance, and the essence of self-expression.
In this setting, Zakes promises an auditory adventure that pays tribute to the past while daringly envisioning the future.
