Bongeziwe Mabandla’s acclaimed album, iimini, is now available in both vinyl and CD across Europe, the United Kingdom, and South Africa!
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French label Baco Records released iimini on July 3rd, adding yet another dimension to Mabandla’s growing international impact. Since the album was released digitally on March 27th, it has provided a welcome respite from the all-encompassing COVID-19 pandemic, visible in the excellent streaming numbers for iimini in France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Online orders of iimini can be made through Baco Records’ [HERE] for the UK and Europe and through [HERE] for South Africa.
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South African fans will be pleased to know that vinyl copies of the album are available at select SA outlets from mid-July and there will be a wider physical release by mid-August. The vinyl will be distributed locally by The Other Records. Founder Aaron Peters says “We are excited to be distributing this incredible album from one of our favorite artists. Bongeziwe’s music means so much to people and it’s great to have a part in spreading it further. For all orders please contact info@theother.co.za“
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The stores in SA that currently have stock of the vinyl are:
- South Store and Khaya Records in Durban
- The Other Record Store, Roastin Records and Voom Voom in Cape Town
- Mad Records in Johannesburg
With the availability of the physical album adding to iimini’s presence in Europe and the UK, Mabandla is planning a slate of live shows across Europe later this year.
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Among these is an October 1st performance in Paris, at FGO-Barbara which features a 300-seater concert hall and is known for hosting exciting current global talent. Other European dates are being planned for September and October with Mabandla’s October 6th show at Amsterdam’s famed Paradiso already sold out.
During the lockdown, Mabandla has been an in-demand streaming performer – taking part in Festival Rio Loco and appearing on Mzansi Magic’s Homeground in June, among other events. He was part of the recent Billboard Live at Home series as well as the Colors show HOME/BRED where he was also part of the series’ Best Of Edition in May.
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Keep an eye on Mabandla’s social media pages for news of upcoming streaming and live performances and watch his latest visuals for “Jikeleza” below:
MGOSI.co.za
