BIGSONG:
Bongo Maffin is a South African kwaito music group formed in Johannesburg in 1996. They released their first studio album, Leaders of D’Gong, in 1997, followed by The Concerto(1998)Bongolution (2001) and New Construction (2005). Lead singer Thandiswa Mazwai published her debut solo album, Zabalaza, in 2006.
 by Craig Harris A dance-inspiring mix of South African kwaito, house, techno, rap, hip-hop, and reggae has brought Bongo Maffin to the upper echelon of African music. The recipients of a South African Music Award as Best Kwaito Band, in 1999, they were named “Best African Group” at the KORA All-African Award ceremonies in 2001. Zimbabwe-born musician and DJ Appleseed (born Oscar Appleseed) formed Bongo Maffin shortly after moving to South Africa in 1996. Vocalist Stoan previously worked as a backup singer for South African kwaito artist Thebe. Thandi (Red), who joined in 1997, previously worked as a backup singer and session musician. After building a solid fan base in South Africa, the group reached out to an international audience, in 2000, with a World Wide Groove tour of France. They performed in England and Denmark the following year.
