LEGENDARY singing group Ladysmith Black Mambazo wants to thank Mzansi for their love and support throughout the years.
The Grammy-winning group will tour the country as part of their way to say thank you.
They will kick off their tour at the Joburg Theatre from 24 to 28 May, and also celebrate Africa Day.
Leading member Sibongiseni Shabalala said this tour will be a thank you to the people of Mzansi for supporting them over the years.
"South African audiences were the first to endorse the success of Ladysmith Black Mambazo. From humble beginnings, the group broke records by being the top-selling music group in South Africa in the late 70s and 80s.
“The overwhelming support from South African audiences and neighbouring countries paved the way for Ladysmith Black Mambazo to showcase their music globally," he said.
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Albert Mazibuko, who has been with the group since it was formed, said this tour is a special one for them.
"Performing at home is very special because the social issues of South Africa inspired the music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo during the dark days of apartheid until now. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a mirror of South African aociety. The South African national tour aims to reconnect with local audiences and also celebrate the legacy of the group since it was established,” he said.
Albert said the tour feels like a full circle moment because they will be telling Mzansi stories to South Africans.
"The founder of the group, Professor Joseph Shabalala, was a storyteller and he used music to share his life's personal experience through songs. Singing in front of South African audiences is like the completion of the lifecycle of the musical journey,” he said.
Sibongiseni also revealed that they will be touring with up-and-coming groups that they discovered in 2021.
“Three of the groups we discovered have already toured with us on international tours. And now, on each night of the South African tour we will have Mzamo Young Boys (KZN), Mohlakeng Accapellas (Free State), Bothshabelo Sunrise (Free State), and Good News (Mpumalanga) performing alongside us,” Sibongiseni said.
