Fashioning Modern Africanism

South African Kwaito legend and television personality Zwai Bala is excited to announce his upcoming music projects and the establishment of Bala Voices. Following the success of his family reality show, "The Bala Family," Zwai is embracing a creative chapter. Recently joining the judging panel for "Clash of the Choirs SA Season 4," he is now working on new music that showcases his dedication to promoting African artists on a global stage. In collaboration with his sister, Thozama 'Pinky' Bala –u Dabs we-Country, Zwai is embarking on a siblings project that aims to blend their distinct afro-sound with contemporary influence fused with gospel. This partnership will provide a strong foundation for Bala Voices, a unique vocal solution project focused on providing opportunities for aspiring singers from South Africa's diverse communities. Recognizing the immense talent that exists, Zwai has committed himself to help them shine and kickstart their musical car

Its star-studded team includes Dr Tumi, Zwai Bala, Lady Du, HLE and Prince Kaybee After a seven-year hiatus, Mzansi Magic’s much-loved musical competition   Clash of the Choirs South Africa   is back for season 4. In what promises to be the biggest and best edition yet, the show will bring uplifting harmonies to your Sunday nights when it premieres on Channel 161 on 24 September at 18:00. Packed with new format twists, the series is hosted by radio personality   DJ Sabby  and the multitalented   Bontle Modiselle . Its award-winning judges are: gospel superstar   Dr Tumi ; kwaito legend and Drakensberg Boys Choir alumnus   Zwai Bala   ; and   Buhlebendalo , revered for her solo projects as well as her work with The Soil. “We’re excited that the audience favourite   Clash of the Choirs South Africa   is back after some time away from our screens. It returns refreshed and bolder than before, and we can’t wait for our viewers to engage with it and vote for their favourites. Sundays Sisonke

Discover the true makings of SA's most beloved musical family, the Balas. Famed for their love of music, Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso, and Phelo have a strong yet often-tested bond. Mzansi Magic's  The Bala Family  premieres on Thursday 20 April, taking us behind the scenes as they try to bury their differences and rebuild their relationships. Zwai's success has been influential in both the music industry as well as within his family, spurring his brothers Loyiso and Phelo to pursue their own successful music careers. While having simultaneously helped to revolutionise the genre of kwaito music through the legendary award-winning group TKZee and later his career as a solo artist and one of the country’s most recognised crossover producers and musical directors. This family's legacy in the music industry is undeniable!   Now, a couple of marriages, divorces and a new generation of Bala kids later, their extended family, including mom Veronica, hopes that this challenging journey

The fourth and final day of the judges auditions for season 17 of Idols SA brought with it another day of impressive auditions, peppered with a good dose of humour, tears and nerves.  This means 33 more auditionees from the final day join 75 others as they advance to theatre week, bringing the total number of golden tickets to 108. Joining Randall Abrahams, Unathi Nkayi and Somizi Mhlongo as a guest judge was Zwai Bala. The award-winning singer, producer and director started his day by heading to the piano to give his fellow judges an impromptu, albeit brief performance.   The real fun began with the first audition of the day. While 30-year-old Sizakele “Mr Siza” from Mthatha performed a rendition of Margaret Singana’s  ‘Mama Tembu’s Wedding’  to give judges an upbeat start to the day, his journey to fame ended before it could even start as he couldn’t clinch the coveted golden ticket to theatre week.   Read about tears of joy and balloons on stage as idols hopefuls audition for a spot

Zwai Legendary Kwaito artist, producer and musical director Zwai Bala and renowned singer, producer and Member of Parliament Ringo Madlingozi are among the guest judges as the popular talent search show   Idols SA   returns for its 17 th   season this Sunday. Ringo The much anticipated return of the IdolsSA, which attracted a record 15 000 online entrants, will heat up viewers’ living room this winter as  Idols SA  hopefuls belt it out to impress the guest judges as well as the show’s resident judges. Reality TV star, musician and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo, musician, radio and TV personalities Unathi Nkayi and Randall Abrahams, Rapper, radio and TV personality and the show’s co-executive producer Proverb also returns as the show’s host. Idols SA  will start with the airing of all online auditions on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) this Sunday, 11 July 2021 at 17:30. Somizi “We are excited that South Africa’s most-loved talent search show ,  Idols SA ,  returns this Sunday to enterta