22 Jun 2016

Mafikizolo’s work to be displayed at the Grammy Museum

Cape Town - Monde Twala - who became vice president of BET, Youth & Music at VIMN Africa in March - after 16 years at e.tv- revealed that SA band Mafikizolo are to be showcased at the Grammy museum.

In a statement to the press, Twala said: "It’s fantastic to see the influence of African artists and music amplified in this unique exhibition in this iconic setting. We are excited about working with the Grammy Museum to create this fascinating tribute to legendary, traditional and contemporary African musicians."

Nhlanhla Nciza - who is one half of the duo which includes Theo Kgosinkwe - posted a statement regarding the honour on her Instagram account.

Here’s that post:

All we can do is praise His holy name, who ever thought our name will be mentioned alongside the Grammys . Eternally humbled???? JOHANNESBURG – The work of South African music duo Mafikizolo will be displayed as part of the ‘African Sounds’ exhibit at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles this year. The museum and Black Entertainment Television (BET) will unveil the new exhibition on Friday, highlighting winners and nominees of both the Grammy Awards and BET Awards. The display will consist of handwritten lyrics, costumes and rare instruments from Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo, Singer/songwriter Salif Keita, Victor Uwaifo, visual artist Laolu Sebanjo, Tabu Ley Rochereau, 2Face Idibia and Ice Prince. BET Africa’s Monde Twala said, “It’s fantastic to see the influence of African artists and music amplified in this unique exhibition in this iconic setting. We are excited about working with the Grammy Museum to create this fascinating tribute to legendary, traditional and contemporary African musicians.” Paying tribute to music’s rich cultural history, the Grammy Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music by capturing the creative process, as well as the art and technology of the recording process. The building features 30,000 square feet of interactive and multimedia exhibits.
A photo posted by Nhlanhla Nciza (@nhlanhla_nciza) on Jun 21, 2016 at 12:17am PDT

Starting on Friday, 24 June The Grammy Museum and BET exhibit - housing the group’s work - titled Sounds of Africa will showcase and celebrate the unique diversity of African music including winners and nominees of both the Grammy Awards and the BET Awards.

The display will be an extension of the 16th annual BET Awards and the 2016 BET Experience at L.A. LIVE.

Congrats Nhlanhla and Theo!

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