Music

Bongi Mvuyana

Cast / Band Members

Bongi Mvuyana (Lead), Carlo Jooste (Bassist), Darren Petersen (Drummer), Luyanda Makapela (Backing Vocalist), Mandisa Ngwane (Backing Vocalist), Roderick Mckay (Music Director / Keys), Ryan Truter (Guitarist), Sean Sanby (Bassist), Tanswill Nero (Guitarist), Thando Mathebula (Music Director / Keys), Carlo Mombelli (Bass / Leader), Justin Badenhorst (Drums), Marcus Wyatt (Trumpet), Maria Mombelli (Vocalist and Piano), , Mark Fransman (Sax), Sisonke Xonti (Sax)
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Bongi Mvuyana is a seasoned South African singer-songwriter blending Soul, Jazz, and House music. Since her debut single in 2009 on New York’s King Street Sounds, she has reached a global audience across 164 countries. Her 2014 debut album was hailed as “impressive, fresh, sophisticated” by critic Therese Owen, while her sophomore album, POWER (2024), earned praise from GLAMOUR for its storytelling and emotional depth.

Bongi has collaborated with international artists like Ralf GUM and Boddhi Sativa, with remixes by Atjazz, Opolopo, and more. Her live performances fuse these vibrant sounds into unforgettable experiences, tailored to each audience. Her global reach continues to grow, with listenership more than doubling between 2022 and 2023.