Zakes Bantwini widens international reach with Anjunadeep double single

Grammy-winning South African artist Zakes Bantwini has released a new double single, Impatient and You Never Know, on international electronic label Anjunadeep.

Collaborations and contributors

Impatient pairs Zakes Bantwini with fellow South African star Sun-El Musician and features vocals from emerging artist kisskisskiss. You Never Know brings together Zakes Bantwini and South African-born, London-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Jordan Arts.

Label and international positioning

Anjunadeep is described as a global electronic music record label and events platform known for a melodic, progressive and atmospheric sound. The label was founded in 2005 as a sister label to Anjunabeats and has become a major name in the international electronic music scene.

Career highlights referenced

Zakes Bantwini earned a Grammy Award in 2023 for Best Global Music Performance for “Bayethe”, a collaboration with Nomcebo Zikode and Wouter Kellerman. His single “Osama” with Kasango has surpassed 60 million streams across platforms and spent 14 consecutive weeks at number one on South African radio.

Partners’ profiles

Sun-El Musician’s catalogue includes the hit “Akanamali” and several multi-platinum releases certified by the Recording Industry of South Africa (RiSA). Jordan Arts has attracted support from international electronic names including David Guetta, Paul van Dyk and Lane 8, and has performed at events such as Ultra South Africa and Durban’s Anywhere In Your City festival.

Beyond the new release

The release comes as Zakes Bantwini continues activities outside recording. In 2026 he launched the Zakes Bantwini Foundation. He has continued performing internationally, including shows in New York and Bali, and has staged major events in South Africa through his Mayonie Productions brand.

Impatient and You Never Know are out now on Anjunadeep.

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