UK based Kwaito Artist nominated for Archiever’s Awards

By Lebohang Mpede , 30 Jul 2009 | (2) Comments

MangestoNkosana Mangena, better known as Mangesto has been nominated for the Southern African Archivers’ Awards.

Working under his record label, Leyza Music, Mangesto was the first artist to release a kwaito album in the UK, back in 2004. He immediately followed his first album with the release of a 11 track, pure kwaito, album entitled Ezami (My Own). The album was an instant hit and earned him praises from artists like Mzekezeke.

Mangesto is yet to release what is set to be his third and best album yet, a 15 track house album which includes the hit singles “No Dance” and “Ubuyile”. The singles have already got revellers excited and filling the dance floors all over the UK, a sure sign that this album will be a hit.

“The high quality of beats and music coming from Leyza music hasn’t gone unnoticed.”

The high quality of beats and music coming from Leyza music hasn’t gone unnoticed. Mangesto, who is also a producer, accidentally revealed in a recent interview that he had signed a music contract with a big South African kwaito/house record label.
“We just signed a Music contract with one of the Big South African music labels who will release an album which include some of Leyza Productions taste”, said the talented producer.

Another album to watch out for from Leyza Music is Phitsho Mabuza’s kwaito/house release.

Mangesto - Ubuyile ft Tina

Mangesto - Valela Phandle

Mangesto who has performed live with artist like Mdu, will be performing Live , with his talented dancers, at this year’s Southern African Archivers’ Awards.
• To vote for Mangesto as the Musician / Entertainer of the Year vote at www.sa-abroad.com
• For more music visit www.mangesto.co.uk