Zoliswa Michelle Mchunu was born and raised in Hammersdale, Mpumalanga Township. She has obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Music in 2018 with an impressive number of 9 merits certificates and an honors degree in Applied Ethnomusicology which was obtained in 2019. Zoliswa started performing while she was in primary school
Acoustiq Assassins are a trio of musicians from Pietermaritzburg. The group perform original music that is best described as contemporary, soul, indie and R&B. Catering for a cosmopolitan audience with songs in isiZulu and English, they have shared the stage with Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Zakes Bantwini, Dreamteam, Big Nuz,
Thobile “NkanyeziYezulu” Mbanjwa is a Neo-African singer and songwriter. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in African Music, Dance and Drama from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. NkanyeziYezulu has performed the Bat Centre, BASCO (UKZN), Blue Room, Tshwane Hub, UKZN Jazz Centre and King Shaka International Airport, welcoming international delegates for the
Mandisa Cebekhulu is a vocalist from Durban. Her musical journey began by attending poetry sessions and collaborating with poets. Mandisa then joined Iziko lamagama, an organisation in uMlazi, which focuses on performance art. She has performed at events such as Izigi, Poet in a Suit and Poetry Meets Gospel.
Senzo Gumede is an exceptional Afro-Pop Alternative vocalist, performer and master of ceremonies. He first showed promise by receiving a Golden Ticket on South African Idols. In 2012, he was a backing vocalist for the ward winning Sfiso Ncwane. Senzo has performed at Poetry Africa, IBV Supercar Arts and Shopping
Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane has a Masters in Jazz Performance and graduated Cum Laude from the University of KwaZulu Natal. Mash is an integral performer and has been well received by audiences while touring the country and beyond to promote his albums “Amanz’ Olwandle” (2016), “Rotha – A Tribute to Mama”
