People are interested in learning more about Zakes Bantwini Father as Zakes is a South African artist, record producer, and businessman.
Zakes was born in South Africa’s KwaMashu F-section of the KwaZulu-Natal province. He has teamed with Black Coffee, another musician, on the song “Juju.”
His song “Clap Your Hands,” which featured Xolani Sithole, was released in April 2011. The studio album The Fake Book and Real Book: My Music Bible by Madida was released in 2013.
The record was nominated for the 20th SAMA Awards’ Best Dance Album Category the year after. He issued the album Love, Light & Music 2 on June 23, 2017.
Bantwini remixed the song “Modern Loneliness” by Lauv in 2020. He teased his single “Osama” alongside Kasango at the Kunye Event.
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Who Was Zakes Bantwini Father, Jeffrey Khanyile? How Did He Die?
Zakes Bantwini Father, Sihlangusihle Jeffrey Khanyile, who passed away abruptly last week, was honored by him and his wife, Nandi Madida.
Zakhele Madida is mourning the passing of Sihlangusihle Jeffrey Khanyile, Zakes Bantwini’s father. The TheOsama hitmaker said on Monday that his Father passed away unexpectedly last week.
According to reports, the 65-year-old Father of Zakes Bantwini passed unexpectedly on January 4 in the evening at his homestead in eNkandla, KwaZulu-Natal.
As Zakes Bantwini’s family grieves the passing of his aging Father, Sihlangusihle Jeffrey Khanyile, they have requested privacy and their prayers.
The official announcement of Zakes Bantwini’s father, Jeffrey Khanyile’s passing. (Source: Instagram)
His passing was confirmed in a statement from the family to TshisaLIVE. On January 4, at about 9 pm, Khanyile passed away at his homestead in Nkandla, northern Kwa-Zulu Natal.
His children released a statement together, saying, “The passing of our Father grieves us.
We will miss his sense of humor, his grit, and the way he consistently insisted that we adhere to our culture. He was friendly and loving, and we will miss him greatly.
Zakes announced the information by uploading a white dove to Instagram.
Nandi Madida, Zakes’ wife, posted a message in the comments area to comfort her husband and congratulate him on being a good son to his deceased Father while he was still alive.
Nandi honored her “Father in love” in a post on her personal Instagram page.
“I will always appreciate the kindness you extended to me as your daughter-in-law. I did feel like your infatuated daughter, thanks to you. We will miss your wicked sense of humor terribly. I appreciate how you treated me like family and warmly welcomed me.
“Your creator is with you. Once more, many thanks. I will always be grateful. During this extremely trying time, my husband, Zakes Bantwini, family, and all of your loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.
Zakes Bantwini Family Tree
Three of Zakes’ five children, who are not from his present marriage, are known to exist. It is known that he gave birth to his 20-year-old firstborn when he was still a teenager.
The fact that so many members of his family were in denial made it challenging to accept. Many people were shocked by the tale of Zakes Bantwini’s daughter, who he had at a very young age.
Fans are shocked after learning about his first child (Source: Twitter)
Zakes confirmed to Phat Joe on his Radio 2000 show that despite having a daughter at a young age and having her live directly across the street from his present home, they still have a close relationship.
As soon as these revelations were public, fans could not help but participate in the conversation. Others believed the amount of information was even too much.
