Zakes Bantwini

Zakhele Madida (also known as Zakes Bantwini; born May 26, 1980) is a South African singer, record producer and businessman from KwaMashu F-section, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He has worked with fellow musician Black Coffee, with whom he collaborated on the song "Juju".
Life and career.
Madida was born and raised in KwaMashu F-section in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. He went to Shayamoya Junior Primary School and later attended Nqabakazulu High School. At the age of 14 years he had his first child. Despite facing the challenges of being a teenage father, he still went on to finishing his matric. After matriculating, he went on to study at Natal Technikon (now known as Durban University of Technology) where he received a national certificate in Light Music, this is also where he formed his own record label called Mayonie Productions while completing his final year. Madida received a diploma in Jazz and Music performance after completing his studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Durban. He also studied a Social Entrepreneurship Programme at Gordon Institute of Business Science, University of Pretoria.
2013-2016:"The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible".
In 2013, Madida released studio album "The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible". The following year the album was nominated in the Best Dance Album Category at the 20th SAMA Awards. On 23 June 2017, he released the album "Love, Light & Music 2".
Business ventures.
In 2004, He established Mayonie productions which is known for music such as Bum Bum, Wasting My Time and Clap Your Hands.
Madida released his debut album "The Good Life" in 2008. Two years later, he released the album "Love, Light and Music" which included songs such as "Clap Your Hands" and "Wasting My Time".
L'vovo Derrango.
In 2005, Madida helped launch the career of Kwaito artist Thokozani Ndlovu who was later known by his stage name L'vovo Derrango. Under Mayonie Productions, Derrango released his debut album which was self titled ("Lvovo Derrango"), the album gained him recognition as he was nominated at the SAMA Awards for the Best Kwaito Album. In 2007, he won the Best Kwaito and Song of the Year award at the MetroFM awards.
Personal life.
Madida has three children from previous relationships and two with his wife Nandi Madida (formerly Nandi Mngoma).