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Steven Afrikaner (Namibian Musician)
I'm a great fan of Bongo Muffin and having attended most of their concerts during my stay in Jo'burg between 2000-2004, I only think they are destined for greater heights.I love Thandizwa's voice and the fact that she believes in Africanism just like my big Heroin Brenda Fassie.Good luck with a unifying group!

Mark, London
I first heard Thandiswa Mazwai’s voice singing a solo number, 'Ndiyahamba', on an African sampler CD I bought at Heathrow Airport. I read that she was formerly part of Bongo Maffin, whom I’d never heard of before. I was so hooked on her voice that I made it a mission to find more of her music.I finally managed to acquire their ‘New Construction’, ‘Concerto’, ‘IV’ and ‘Bongolution’ albums – and I felt like a scientist discovering a new species of organism: A precious gift stifled by the evil of apartheid. When I feel below par, this music makes me feel superhuman.

Fiona Glastonbury
Great, inspiring,joyfull very uplifting

Tokunboh
I'ma Nigerian living in London. I've just discovered this group and their wonderful music only for a couple of weeks. I must say that they make me extremely proud to be African. Even though I dont understand the words or languages in most of their songs, I still feel like dancing. I'm proud to be black, I'm doubly proud to be African.

nolubabalo South Africa
ohh!i just love bongo maffin and the combination of the different cultures,in thier music is so wonderful.

Heather, Vancouver, BC
There's nothing like the energy of South African music - you've just got to move with it. Thanks BBCfor arranging for others to share the joy!

lethu jhb
brilliant, thats all i can say

Tatenda, Columbus OH.U.S.A
Bongo Maffin's music is so uplifting, so danceable, and so African. They have to be the best African music group that I know.

lebo
i will see them soon in Paris...i will see every word with them. until the cops come knocking.

maaike, Netherlands
Love it!!! no other words for it, it just makes me smile the whole day.

Khensani,London
I am a huge Bongo Maffin fan. The fact that they manage to merge different languages into one song is rare. Kura Uone is a brilliant song & you do not need to be a speaker of any of the languages used in the song to feel the vibe.But for those not in the know, Kura Uone means "grown & you will see"...and the opening line means " If I was a bird, I'd fly, I'd fly to my Mother"

Kaygizm
I think that Bongo maffin is the greatest music group ever to bless this country. The are going to be around for a very long time

Bafana Dlamini
I am a music student at wits university. For me Bongo Maffin is one of the music bands that will never die because of the quality of music they make. different backgrounds and cultures contribute a lot to this. Thank you.

ndesh england
i am an aspiring music producer living in the uk and i wud luv 2 work with this briliant sa group,they r alwayz a step ahead i smuck "vibe master"from the latest offering,keep on rocking!!

Zou, London
Their music is beautiful,it reminds of those beautiful sunny days of South Africa.They sing about issues that are affecting our communities.They are the best! Thanx BBC hope to see more SA artist

Ron White
Joyful, life affirming music.

mwedzi, Sheffield
Bongo maffin Boots its great music done very well like a cocktail that quenches my thirst for some homeland music

limpho, new york city
im a south african in new york and bongo muffin rocks-i listen to their music everytime and it is essential ofcours and thank you for putting them on the map.

Vimbai, Chicago IL
Go Bongo! Nayo Nayo!

Ditta, Israel
It's such a shining song, makes you move and smile. Great.

Shabs, London
I've spent the whole day (while working, of course) listening to all the music on the awards site. While they are all brilliant - this is the one song I've come back to. It's absolutely wonderful and reminds me of growing up in Zambia. The BBC is such a great way to find out about music...well, the BBC and peer to peer music sharing...

Gar Dorset
I wish I had the words in their language to all these songs... to sing along! In Latin script set.