The South African trio Nomcebo Zikode, Zakes Bantwini, and Wouter Kellerman won the Grammy award for “Bayethe” at the 2023 Grammy Awards.
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA | NOW THEN DIGITAL — At the 2023 Grammy Awards ceremony, South African artists Nomcebo Zikode, Zakes Bantwini, and Wouter Kellerman won Best Global Music Performance for “Bayethe” with their hit song.
- The South African trio: Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman and Nomcebo Zikode won the Grammy award for Best Global Music Performance over Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo, United States’ Matt B, Ghana’s Rocky Dawuni, and Pakistan’s Arooj Aftab.
- Nomcebo Zikode is known for her performance in “Jerusalema,” Zakes Bantwini is a musician, record producer and composer also known for his work with “Jerusalema,” and Wouter Kellerman is a celebrated flutist, producer and composer.
- With Zakes Bantwini, Kellerman and Zikode’s Grammy win, South Africa celebrates a decade of Grammy successes.
This was a major milestone for African music, and it signals a shift in the music industry’s recognition of African music and its potential for global success. The song was nominated for Best Global Music Performance, and its win was seen as a big win for African music in general.
Zakes Bantwini, Wouter Kellerman, and Nomcebo Zikode won the Grammy for Best Global Music Performance over Burna Boy from Nigeria, Eddy Kenzo from Uganda, Matt B from the USA, Rocky Dawuni from Ghana, and Arooj Aftab from Pakistan.
The three South African artists have been making waves in the music industry for some time now, with their unique and innovative music that appeals to listeners from all over the world. Their success at the Grammy Awards is a testament to their talent and hard work.
Nomcebo Zikode is a powerhouse vocalist, Zakes Bantwini is a multi-instrumentalist and producer, and Wouter Kellerman is an internationally renowned flutist and composer. Together they have crafted a sound that is uniquely South African, combining traditional sounds with modern rhythms.
This unique collaboration of talent has provided the foundation for a captivating sound that is truly distinct, allowing listeners to experience the rich culture of South Africa through music.
Kellerman is receiving his fourth Grammy Award, while Bantwini and Zikode are receiving their first awards. This shows that Kellerman has had a long and successful career in the music industry and is being rewarded for his longevity and achievements.
Zakes Bantwini and Zikode, on the other hand, have had a more rapid rise to success and are being rewarded for their hard work and creativity.
“We won the Grammy for the Best Global Music Performance for our song ‘Bayethe’ Thanks so much to everybody for all the support – this is for the whole of South Africa! Awesomeness,” Kellerman wrote.
With this Grammy award, Zakes Bantwini, Kellerman, and Zikode become the tenth South Africans to win one. Their success demonstrates the power of South African music and highlights the global reach of the country’s talent.
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This achievement gave South African music a platform to be heard and appreciated on the world stage, showcasing the immense potential of South African artists and giving them a voice to be heard internationally.
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