Two KZN artists bag Grammy Award

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal joins billions of people all over the world in congratulating Zakes Bantwini, Nomcebo Zikode and Wouter Kellerman for scooping the Grammy Award for Best Global Music Performance at the 65th Grammy Awards.

The ANC said in particular, they wish to single out Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikole, as the son and daughter of KwaZulu-Natal, for endless praises.

The party said the two musicians have put the province firmly on the global map.

“Undoubtedly, the people of this province are proud to be associated with such a creative talent whose work has been recognized by the global entertainment and media industry which is worth more than 2.3 trillion US dollars. Importantly, the people of this province are inspired by the fact that Zakes Bantwini has managed to reach the highest of artistic achievement, as a DJ, a composer and a graduate from the Durban University of Technology. Equally, we acknowledge the creative work of the ever so energetic and humble Nomcebo Zikode who is originally from Hammersdale Township,” said the party, adding that the amount of respect shown by the global community and praises heaped on then is a clear indication that we have a collective responsibility as the people of this province to protect and promote our heroes and heroines.

The ANC said it is through them that the world gets to know who the people of KwaZulu-Natal are, saying that they are a nation that is endowed with diverse cultures that make KZN a world in one.

“We acknowledge with pride Zakes Bantwini’s efforts to use his talent to present to the world the rich cultural heritage that we all share across the cultural and racial divide. We recall that Nomcebo Zikode rose to stardom as a vocalist on the Jerusalem song which took the world by storm. The work behind the hit Bayethe should inspire us all and importantly, it shows that we stand a better chance of experiencing prosperity in a rapidly changing global environment. Our province is rich in history, heritage sites and entities that cross the cultural divide. We need to cherish, preserve and market this to the whole world. Both Zakes Bantiwini and Nomcebo Zikode have created such a platform. Once again congratulations to them, their business associates, their families and friends,” said the party.

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