African Kings entertainment

15/07/2024

It’s our great pleasure to invite you and your family to join us this Sunday jazz in the right city at 13:30

24/06/2024

join us this Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 13:30

12/06/2024

It’s our great pleasure to invite you and your family to join us this Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 13:30 to celebrate father's day

29/05/2024

Date:2 June 2024(Sunday)
Time: 13:30
Place: doughed 196 Gordon Rd
corkage fee for drinks
Free Entry
More info :067 170 7034/061 181 3994
book your table: [email protected]

29/05/2024

Jazz in the right city

09/05/2024

Debbie Mari is a Durban-based vocalist and pianist. She is a Lecturer in the Jazz Studies programme at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, School of Arts (Music) and is the Project Manager of the UKUSA Arts Programme. She is a Board member of KUMISA (KwaZulu-Natal United Music Industry Association).

Debbie has enjoyed many musical collaborations as a performer who enjoys singing jazz standards and original compositions such as those she recorded with Darius Brubeck (Before It’s Too Late, title track), George Mari (Since I Met You) and Richard Walne (The Only One Around, title track) and more recently Piano Passion (2018) – a live piano concert recording at Howard College Theatre with Darius Brubeck, Melvin Peters, Andile Yenana, Burton Naidoo, Nishlyn Ramanna and Neil Gonsalves. Recent notable performances include the Grahamstown Arts Festival, the Stockholm Jazz Orchestra, UNISA Concert Series and the Lusaka Arts Festival (2019). She performs often with Durbanbased musicians George Mari, Burton Naidoo, Melvin Peters and Ildo Nandja to name a few.

Date:19 May 2024(Sunday)
Time: 13:00
Place: doughed 196 Gordon Rd
corkage fee for drinks
Free Entry
More info :067 170 7034/066 181 3994
book your table: [email protected]

02/05/2024

Date:4 May 2024(Saturday)
Time: 13:30
Place: doughed 196 Gordon Rd
corkage fee for drinks
Free Entry
More info :067 170 7034
book your table: [email protected]

15/04/2024

Greetings ladies and gentlemen.
African kings presents Jazz in the right city

Thulile Zama is an incredibly versatile musician. She holds a BA in Music and recently completed her Honours in Culture, Communication, and Media at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is best known as the lead vocalist of Heels Over Head, the all-female contemporary jazz band that was nominated for the South African Music Awards in 2011 and won the Yamaha Young Artist award in 2010.

Furthermore, she has been paying tribute to Mama Africa and Sophiatown through her quartet since 2017. The show is a compilation of Sophiatown’s finest music with songs made famous by Miriam Makeba. Selected by Thulile Zama, the Creative Director, the show includes the distinctive sound we all know, comprising of the most exciting and favourite songs, but also emotional songs, all contributing to a vital sketch of our rich musical heritage. Tribute to Mama Africa has been in theatres and live music venues across KZN and South Africa with shows at The State Theatre in Pretoria, Hilton Arts Festival, POP Art in Johannesburg, Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Kloof and Alliance Française in Durban. In 2023, the band Headlined the No Franco #5 festival in Maputo, Mozambique. In January 2024, it was well received in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

But Thulile is not just a vocalist; she is also a music promoter and concert organiser. She has worked with some of the best venues, such as the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, Rhumbelow Theatre, Emakhosini Boutique Hotel and Dukkah Boutique and Bar With over two decades of experience under her belt, Thulile Zama is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the music scene.
Together with pianist David Smith, Zama formed the musical duo N’den which released their debut album titled "Sisingathiwe" in June 2023

Date:20 April 2024(Saturday)
Time: 15:00
Place: doughed 196 Gordon Rd
corkage fee for drinks
Free Entry
book your table: [email protected]

08/08/2023

Kabelo boy Mokhatla album launch@Jazz in the city

05/08/2023

05/08/2023

In celebration of women's month we would like to welcome back our live performance series "jazz in the right city"

As a way to kick off our series we will be hosting new York based drummer boy. Kabelo boy mokhatla is a south African drummer who is also a recipient of the Hugh Masekela heritage scholarship offered by the Manhattan School of music. This performance is special to him as he will be launching his brand new album "The Key To Authenticity" in Durban.

Ticket: R150 link below
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/204215-jazz-in-the-the-city/

Date:5 August 2023(Saturday)
Time: 14:00
Place: Time square Florida
At the door:R200
RSVP your table at [email protected]

01/08/2023

In celebration of women's month we would like to welcome back our live performance series "jazz in the right city"

As a way to kick off our series we will be hosting new York based drummer boy. Kabelo boy mokhatla is a south African drummer who is also a recipient of the Hugh Masekela heritage scholarship offered by the Manhattan School of music. This performance is special to him as he will be launching his brand new album "The Key To Authenticity" in Durban.

Ticket: R150 link below
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/204215-jazz-in-the-the-city/

Date:5 August 2023(Saturday)
Time: 14:00
Place: Time square Florida
At the door:R200
RSVP your table at [email protected]

09/05/2023

Greetings ladies and gentlemen.
African kings presents Nicky Shange

While featured by the group Shana at the Bat Centre, she was spotted by the late legend Mam Busi Mhlongo who was in attendance. Mhlongo was so impressed and asked the young student who was studying music at Natal Technikon if she was willing to work with her as a backing vocalist, an offer she definitely could not refuse. In 2001, she moved to Johannesburg where she became part of Joyous Celebration. After leaving Joyous Celebration, she became a backing vocalist for Thandiswa Mazwai, Malaika and Jaziel Brothers, to mention but a few. Later she was noticed by Jonas

Gwangwa whom she travelled with extensively. Some of the countries she has performed in include Namibia, Benin, Mozambique, Swaziland, Algeria, Mauritius, Germany and the Unites States. She has also worked with Themba Mkhize and Sibongile Khumalo.

As part of embarking on a solo career, she moved back to Durban in 2015. She has had several live performances in and around Durban, to the delight of audiences. Nicky has been writing songs since 1993. She refuses to be boxed into a specific genre because of her versatility. African rhythms, soulful sounds, and jazz are some of the music genres she infuses.


In 2016, Nicky was the lead singer in a project called Forest Jam Orchestra. The project consisted of musicians from Switzerland, Mozambique and South Africa. The group performed live at Kaya FM and toured South Africa and neighbouring countries. Recently, she performed songs by her late mentor Mam Busi Mhlongo in a live broadcast on Ukhozi FM which honoured fallen South African music icons. One of her immediate goals include recording a live album, which her fans will get to know her as a solo artist. Performing live is one of the things that give her the greatest satisfaction as an artist.

Date:13 May 2023(Saturday)
Time: 17:00
Place: KuD'ta VIP lounge
Entry fee: R150
Book your table: [email protected]

05/05/2023

Lex Korten (2020 winner Unisa International Piano Competition) and Mark Lewandowski (2022 winner Unisa International Strings Competition) will perform with Bruce Baker (drums)

Date: 7 May 2023(Sunday)
Time: 17:00
Place: KuD'ta VIP lounge
Entry fee: R100
Email to book: [email protected]

30/04/2023

Due to the forecast of inclement weather, it is with a heavy heart that we announce a postponement of the show. New date 13 may 2023

Apologies for any inconvenience caused

Regards
Event Organiser

24/04/2023

" For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others " Nelson Mandela

In the spirit of Freedom, wrap up your Freedom day with us while reflecting on the freedom of expression through song.

Professor Salim Washington is a master tenor saxophonist, composer, and jazz educator. As a multi-reedsman, he plays in addition to the sax: the oboe, bass clarinet, and flutes. Originating from Memphis Tennessee, in the USA, Salim Washington is now based in South Africa, where he teaches at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, in Durban.

Salim's musical background is grounded in jazz as well as in the other African American vernacular musics. Nevertheless, his performance practices embrace the avant garde and the experimental aspect of the African American musical heritage. As an instrumentalist and composer, he has recorded and performed in clubs, concert halls, and festivals throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Cuba, South Africa, Mozambique, and various countries in Europe

Finally, it is worth to mention that Salim Washington is the inaugural International Visiting Professor of African American and African Diasporic Studies, at Columbia University.

Show starts at 5pm
Date : Thursday,27 April 2023
Door Tickets :R100
Address:(Market Café Restaurant )40 Gladys Mazibuko Rd, Morningside, Durban

Email to book : [email protected]

24/04/2023

Greetings ladies and gentlemen.
African kings presents Nicky Shange

While featured by the group Shana at the Bat Centre, she was spotted by the late legend Mam Busi Mhlongo who was in attendance. Mhlongo was so impressed and asked the young student who was studying music at Natal Technikon if she was willing to work with her as a backing vocalist, an offer she definitely could not refuse. In 2001, she moved to Johannesburg where she became part of Joyous Celebration. After leaving Joyous Celebration, she became a backing vocalist for Thandiswa Mazwai, Malaika and Jaziel Brothers, to mention but a few. Later she was noticed by Jonas

Gwangwa whom she travelled with extensively. Some of the countries she has performed in include Namibia, Benin, Mozambique, Swaziland, Algeria, Mauritius, Germany and the Unites States. She has also worked with Themba Mkhize and Sibongile Khumalo.

As part of embarking on a solo career, she moved back to Durban in 2015. She has had several live performances in and around Durban, to the delight of audiences. Nicky has been writing songs since 1993. She refuses to be boxed into a specific genre because of her versatility. African rhythms, soulful sounds, and jazz are some of the music genres she infuses.


In 2016, Nicky was the lead singer in a project called Forest Jam Orchestra. The project consisted of musicians from Switzerland, Mozambique and South Africa. The group performed live at Kaya FM and toured South Africa and neighbouring countries. Recently, she performed songs by her late mentor Mam Busi Mhlongo in a live broadcast on Ukhozi FM which honoured fallen South African music icons. One of her immediate goals include recording a live album, which her fans will get to know her as a solo artist. Performing live is one of the things that give her the greatest satisfaction as an artist.

NICKY SHANGE’S BAND

1. Shemual Mahabeer: Keys
2. Bernard Mndaweni: Bass
3. Siya Duma: Saxophone
4. Thabo Skhakhane: Trumpet
5. Sbu Zondi: Drums
6. Sfiso Cele: Backing vocals

Date: 30 April 2023(Sunday)
Time: 17:00
Place: KuD'ta VIP lounge
Entry fee: R150
Book your table: [email protected]

07/04/2023

African kings presents Jazz in the right city.
Make sure you don't miss out

Sibusiso Zondi was born in Pietermaritzburg at Edendale Hospital in a Christian family with his father being the pastor and a leader of a church. This is the background that gave Sibusiso his strong musical sense. As a child surrounded with music Sibusiso was always singing, dancing and mock playing musical instruments until his father bought him a guitar. This gesture, from his dad, became a defining moment because Sbusiso started taking music seriously. He started to organize musical concerts at high school and also got invited to play at different local churches.

Sbu, as he is affectionately known, decided to enrol at what is now known as the Durban University of Technology to study towards a Diploma in Jazz and Popular Music, with a piano major. His music department was then moved from the DUT to the University of KwaZulu Natal where he continued to pursue his diploma. He had already fallen in love with all musical instruments and he now decided to change his major from piano to major in drum. This proved to his very best decision as a plethora of doors opened for him as a drummer. Sbu quickly made a name for himself as a musician and started to gain much needed accolades, respect and recognition from musicians and enthusiasts alike. Some of his achievements include:-  2005 – He started playing for international artists like, mama Busi Mhlongo; Dr. Brian Thusi; Swazi Dlamini; Ernie Smith and Tshepo Mngoma.
 2005 - He co-directed music for a theatre production, Romeo and Juliet, which was produced by the Eager Artists Production Company as a school’s set work to assist Matric learners to better understand this William Shakespeare’s drama
2006 - He won the Best Musician award at the Sun Coast Casino talent search competition 2007 – He won the Best Drummer award at the Standard Bank Youth Festival, a wing of the internationally rated National Arts Festival which is held in Grahamstown yearly.
2008 – He won the Best Drummer award at the Standard Bank Youth Festival, now a second in a row – this was a feat rarely achieved by any other musician before him to win a back to back. This afforded him an opportunity to tour nationally and abroad with different artists as well as with the youth band which comprised of winners of all different instruments at the festival.
2015 - He founded and continues to run a fast growing music production studio and record label, Nuborn Music Network which is based in Durban. It is refreshing to see such an accomplished musician who is down to earth. Sbu continues to share all that he has learnt over the years with aspiring musician as a facilitator at the BAT Centre.

HE HAS PERFORMED WITH: Mama Busi Mhlongo, Dr Brian Thusi,Swazi Dlamini ,Tshepo Mngoma ,Afrotainment, Manhattans, Bheki Khoza,Mbuso Khoza,Andew Lily,ManHatten,Zakes Bantwini,Niel Gonsalves,Hlengiwe Mhlaba,Sfiso Ncwane Xolisa Dlamini,Zoe “The Seed”,Masuku, Nicky Shange,Philani Ngidi and many more

Show starts at 5pm
Date : Thursday,13 April 2023
Door Tickets :R100
Address:(Market Café Restaurant )40 Gladys Mazibuko Rd, Morningside, Durban

Email to book : [email protected]