Zakes Bantwini announces retirement from music after 15 years

Zakes Bantwini has announce his retirement from music after 15 years. The star is preparing for it and many of his fans are proud of how far he has come in the industry. Bantwini, who was born Zakhele Madida, has been travelling and playing all across the world non-stop for a while now, thanks to the massive success of his record-breaking single “Osama” and its follow-up, “iMali”.

However, Bantwini is set to close off his music career with the release of a new album titled “Abantu”. A media release from his company, Independent Media Group Africa, read, “Zakes Bantwini has confirmed his final studio album, titled ”Abantu“, set for release in November.” Bantwini will be announcing his retirement at a media briefing on Friday at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.

“This album follows his largely successful multi platinum selling album ‘Ghetto King’ that features hits such as ‘Osama’, ‘Imali’ and ‘Girl in The Mirror,’ read the release.