A long-awaited solo performance by Siya Nondlwana at the Mandela Bay Arts Festival. This performance brings to the fore a powerful voice that captivates the audience and lights up their spirits through vocals that sends shockwaves with each word. A powerful voice that inflicts emotions and makes you feel touched and captured in your soul. Siya Nondlwana will be performing with his band and guest artists: Joliza, Scott Msizi and Ukhanye
Credits
Siya Nondlwana – Lead Performer and Vocal
Busi Maqhina – Backing Vocal - Soprano
Belinda Hamba – Backing Vocal - Alto
Melikhaya Whisky – Backing Vocal – Tenor
Scott Msizi – Drums, Music Director, Guest Artist
Siphiwo “ TO” Manyonga – Keyboard
Sipho Gqirhana – Bass Guitar
Mandilakhe Chaga – Electric Guitar
Thandikhaya “ Joliza” Magayiya – Guest Artist
Ukhanye – Guest Artist
About the Artists
Born Siyamthanda Nondlwana on the 30th of June 1995 in Walmer Township, Gqeberha. Siya started singing in high school and in church where he realized that he had a special gift in music. In 2015 he joined Joliza and his band as a backing vocalist until 2022 when he decided to explore a solo career in music. Siya has performed as a backing vocalist in various events such as the National Arts Festival in Makhanda in 2022, the Mandela Bay Arts Festival 2022, Ebubeleni’s All-White Heritage Day Picnic in 2022, Masibuyelembo Cultural Blast in 2022 and IsiXhosa Music Festival in 2023.
