Get Ready For the Recital on the 20th of November 2025
THEMES
1. Samukelisiwe Mbatha- “Voices of the Ancestors: Storytelling Through Song and Dance” Time: 12h15
2. Phumzile Nsele- “From Eshowe to the Stage” Time: 13h00
3. Khanyisani Ngubane- “Celebrating the Rhythm and Culture” Time:13h45
4. Sandiso Ntuli- “Say no to Gender Based Violence” Time: 14h30
Students, friends, family, and staff members: The African Music and Dance 3B students cordially invite you to come and celebrate the Recital with us, where we cherish moments and embrace our culture as Africans.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RECITAL
SAMUKELISIWE MBATHA
Mbira instrument from Zimbabwe- “Spirituality and Storytelling”, this piece mainly evokes memories, reflection, and spiritual depth. Mbira reminds us that storytelling is loud and can be sacred and deeply healing. The tones and the sound it produces reflect memories, spirituality, and culture.
PHUMZILE NSELE
Afro Healing song- composed by Phumzile Nsele, a soulful and spiritual song meant to connect deeply with the audience. She aims to create an atmosphere of emotional healing and reflection through voice and rhythm.
KHANYISANI NGUBANE
Isicathamiya song- taking us back to our roots and culture. The song reminds us of who we are, and it promotes unity. The piece will be sung in an a acapella version with smoothly different blended voices. The piece is inspired by Lady Smith Black Mambazo. “own composition”
SANDISO NTULI
Dance Piece- “Breaking the Chains Within” A powerful fusion of Breaking the Chains and the Struggle Within, this piece explores resistance, collective healing, and the internal battles women face under societal oppression. It merges contemporary African movements within emotive storytelling to symbolize liberation from external and inner constraints. Choreographed by Sandiso Ntuli.
BIOS OF THE PERFORMERS:
SAMUKELISIWE MBATHA
“Camkeeh” is an adept and passionate African Music artist, composer, and aspiring music lecturer whose work is deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Maskandi. She is influenced by renowned artists like Nozuko Nguqu and has performed as a backing vocalist for Nguqu. She has shared the stage many times with Baba Matshitshi Ngema. Her music aims to heal, uplift, and connect with audiences soulfully. Camkeeh is dedicated to preserving and evolving African Music Heritage.
PHUMZILE NSELE
Phumzile, born and raised in Eshowe, is a dynamic artist with a deep passion for African Music and Dance. Since her Primary School years, she has embraced leadership roles and grown into a performer who captures the full attention of her audiences. She has successfully performed alongside renowned artists such as Lily Faith, Baba Ngema Matshitshi, and Nozuko Nguqu, celebrating each collaboration as a success. Phumzile also travelled with the Ikusasa Lethu group to Pretoria, where she confidently and artfully led one of the songs. Her recital reflects her journey, creativity, and commitment to the power of music and dance in identity and storytelling.
KHANYISANI NGUBANE
Khanyisani, well known as Lahman from Marrianhill. Pinetown is highly skilled in African music genres such as uMaskandi and Isicathamiya, as well as Gumboot dance. Khanyisani has performed in his community events and at Howard College Theatre for Lunch Hour Concerts and Recitals. He is also a talented vocalist and songwriter.
SANDISO NTULI
Sandiso is a 23-year-old Umlazi U Section artist pursuing a BA in Music and Dramatic Art at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, specializing in African Music and Dance. A composer, singer, choreographer, vocal coach, and actor, he has won over 50 trophies and the Best First-Year Student Award. Sandiso has collaborated with Ikusasa Lethu, Durban Chamber Choir, Red Light Group, and Just for Joy Gospel Group and performed in Imvunge the Musical. He also appeared in Uzalo, Sbongile, and The Dlaminis. His Theatre credits include Hungry Earth, My Shadow Lives, Sizwe Banzi is Dead, and The Call of Revolution.