Bongo Maffin
Bongo Maffin is a South African kwaito music group formed in Johannesburg in 1996.[1] They released their first studio album, The Concerto, in 1998, followed by Bongolution (2001) and New Construction (2005). Lead singer Thandiswa Mazwai published her debut solo album, Zabalaza, in 2006.
| Bongo Maffin | |
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 Bongo Maffin on stage in Vienna (2008) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Genres | Kwaito |
| Labels | Sony Music International Gallo Record Company Kalawa Jazzmee |
| Associated acts | Boom Shaka, Oskido, Trompies, Brothers of Peace, Alaska, Mandla Spikiri. |
| Website | bongomaffin |
| Members |
Thandiswa Mazwai Speedy |
Album awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Concerto | South African Music Awards: Best African Pop Album | Won |
| 2001 | Bongolution | Kora Africa Music Awards: Best African Group | Won |
| 2002 | Bongolution | Metro FM Awards: Best African Pop | Won |
| 2002 | Bongolution | Metro FM Awards: Best Duo/Group | Won |
| 2002 | Bongolution | South African Music Award: Best Duo/Group | Won |
| 2006 | New Construction | South African Music Award: Best Duo/Group | Won |
| 2006 | New Construction | Kora Africa Music Awards: Best African Group | Won |
| 2006 | New Construction | BBC World Music Awards: Best African Album | Nominated |
See also
References
- Lusk, John. "Awards for World Music 2007 – Africa: Bongo Maffin (South Africa)". BBC Radio 3. BBC. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
External links
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- Official website
- Bongo Maffin at Lightyear Entertainment
- Bongo Maffin discography at Discogs
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