LOOK: Inside Zakes Bantwini’s star-studded 40 something celebration

Zakes Bantwini at his 40 Something celebration in Johannesburg. Picture: Supplied

Zakes Bantwini at his 40 Something celebration in Johannesburg. Picture: Supplied

Published Jun 24, 2023

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Grammy award-winning musician and record executive Zakes Bantwini celebrated his 40 something birthday with a star-studded celebration, only fitting of his stature.

Bantwini’s guest list included some of the entertainment industry’s key figures, the individuals who make things happen, filling up Mercedes Benz Sandton, which was turned into the perfect party spot.

Mzansi A-listers Nadia Nakai, Yanga Chief, Shekhinah, Boity Thulo, Nomcebo Zikode, Zingah, Anele Zondo, Theo Kgosinwe, Sthandiwe and Tony Kgoroge and Tbo Touch were spotted at the gathering.

Even Minnie Dlamini’s TV producer ex-husband Quinton Jones was spotted.

Nadia Nakai and Nandi Madida at Zakes Bantwini’s 40 something celebration. Picture: Supplied
Tbo Touch at Zakes Bantwini’s 40 something celebration. Picture: Supplied
Quinton Jones at Zakes Bantwini’s 40 something celebration. Picture: Supplied
Tony and Standiwe Kgoroge at Zakes Bantwini’s 40 something celebration. Picture: Supplied

A guest list is never complete without a few dignitaries and Minister of Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa turned up in his faux fur coat.

Bantwini delivered a message to Kodwa about South Africa’s future ahead of next year’s highly anticipated elections.

Zizi Kodwa and Zakes Bantwini at Zakes Bantwini’s 40 something celebration. Picture: Supplied

“You have our support, we know you just assumed the position of Arts and Culture. We believe that arts, sports and culture is the only answer to bring people together. Social cohesion, social changes happens with music, sports and arts.”

Aside from the political talk, Bantwini celebrated turning a year older by expressing his plans for more unity and collaborations in the industry.

The talented K.O graced Bantwini’s guests with an electrifying performance that had man rapping along to the lyrics as they danced away.

Rapper K.O performs at Zakes Bantwini’s 40 something celebration. Picture: Supplied

No birthday celebration is ever complete without gifts and Bantwini’s friends at Mercedes Benz gifted him a Mercedes-EQ electric vehicle to drive.

Bantwini joins the friends of the brands that includes his award-winning wife Nandi Madida and rugby player Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel.