It's the sound of South Africa today. The sound of the first generation of South Africans unshackled from the spectre of apartheid. It's the sound of Bongo Maffin, one of the most popular groups in South Africa today, leading "kwaito" music into the future and across the planet.
The trio's music is firmly rooted in the rhythms of house music, but they incorporate ragga, reggae, dancehall, rap and contemporary R&B.
With its unique sound and style, Bongo Maffin has already become the world ambassadors of kwaito. They have been tapped for shows by international stars such as Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Skunk Anansie and Boys II Men. They also had the privilege to perform at Nelson Mandela's birthday celebrations.
When the Central Park Summerstage Festival series wanted to premier Kwaito music in New York City, the producers chose Bongo Maffin. On the home front, they have won the South African Music Award for "Best Kwaito Artist" in 1999, as well as “Best Duo or Group” in 2002.
Bongo
Maffin were also the recipients of the KORA All African Music Award for “Best
Arrangement (2000) and “Best African Group” (2001)