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Rising Afro Folk Star Bongeziwe Expresses Himself Through 'Iimini' Tracks for Billboard Live At-Home
Afro folk artist Bongeziwe rounds out Friday's (May 22) lineup for Billboard's Platoon Africa Artist Showcase with his emotive Billboard Live At-Home performance from Johannesburg, South Africa.Performing in his kitchen, Bongeziwe (real name Bongeziwe Mabandla) whipped up a mini-set featuring songs from his latest album iimini that he released in March. Despite his snazzy 'fit of a cheetah-print turtleneck and black trousers, he leaped right into the tender topic of love that made for a rather solemn concert."This song is about the end of love," he said while introducing the first song "isiphelo" that he played on his acoustic guitar as the pulsating percussion streamed from his laptop.