Zakes Bantwini is the first African artist to headline a concert at the DHL stadium in Cape Town.
The Grammy award-winner on Friday announced his plans to fill up the 62,000-capacity stadium with hisUnder his new partnership with talent management agency Aline, Zakes signed a three-year contract with the stadium.
Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Zakes said the first show will accommodate 25,000 people, the second 45,000 and the last one 62,000. “It’s been a long time coming and I’m so excited we’re finally able to launch the Abantu concert and share the first phase of our incredible line-up,” said Zakes.hit maker hinted he will be joined by an international artist, whose name will be announced in the days leading up to the concert.
“Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and the City of Cape Town have been a pleasure to work with and I’m super excited for the city to be hosting not only myself but also the rest of the line-up that we will be unveiling,” he said.
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