A Grammy-winning South African producer, singer, songwriter and DJ, Zakes is the creative force behind anthems that blur the lines between Afro-house, deep house and soul-infused dance music
Lock the date, we’re back at where our Afrohouse journey began. After last year’s legends, this March we’re back in the depths of the dance floor for round two — and we’ve got a headline that’s lit the world on fire.
From the vibrant township of KwaMashu in Durban to global dance floors, Zakes Bantwini is a name that means euphoria. He’s the architect of iconic tracks like “Osama” which ruled South African airplay for weeks and went multi-platinum, and has collaborated with the biggest in the scene while defining his own unmistakable sonic signature: rich rhythms, hypnotic grooves, and an energy that turns crowds into tribes.
Expect sets that don’t just drop beats but curate moments.
It’s the one night we mark the grind, the love, the late nights, the all in energy you bring to every Manifest party.
You’ve earned a night that’s not just loud, but legendary.
