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#BashaInCasa, Round 2
As the people of South Ahh would say, “into emnandi iyaphindwa”. Following the success of the first Basha in Casa showcase that took place at Maponya Mall on 12 June 2022, Nando’s has hosted a second showcase. These music showcases are a taste of some of the hot new music to come on the Basha Uhuru stage later this year, where Nando’s is the headline sponsor.
On Sunday, 17 July 2022, the Nando’s Basha in Casa at Maponya Mall featured an impressive line-up with performances by Khan Khalii, Muneyi, Langa Mavuso and Nandoca Uhurus. Langa serenaded guests by performing his hit-songs Sunday Blues and Mvula. “At Nando’s, we run an internal talent search competition called Nandoca Uhurus, and we’ve discovered that not only do our people serve up the best PERi-PERi chicken, but we also have a wealth of creative talent in the Nando’s family,” says Kirsty Niehaus Marketing Manager: Internal Brand Experience and Creativity portfolio Manager at Nando’s. The event was open to the public and drew a significant crowd.
“The idea behind #BashaInCasa is that Nando’s can provide an opportunity for emerging musical talent every month as a lead-up to the Basha Uhuru Freedom Festival happening in October,” says Niehaus. “We’re the biggest private collector of contemporary Southern African art in the world and we use our restaurants as a gallery to showcase visual arts, and now we’re looking to also use our restaurants as a stage to provide a platform for Mzansi’s hottest young musicians.” This was only the second showcase and there’s more to come. Nando’s has piloted the #BashaInCasa programme at Nando’s Maponya Mall and hopes to roll it out to selected restaurants in other provinces later in the year. Nando’s is not just about the chicken, the brand
is also people centric and deeply passionate about showcasing creativity. Through the various art, design and music initiatives, the brand has shown consistent support of the creative community. With the staggering youth unemployment rate, it’s becoming even more imperative to give young people platforms and spaces where they can use their talents and start to monetise this.
“We’re thrilled to have done this again! Basha in Casa has allowed us to celebrate together as South Africans whilst offering a platform to young artists. We look forward to continuously sharing this unique dining experience with our guests. – Nontobeko Sibiya, Marketing Manager: Communications at Nandos.
About the artists
Langa Mavuso
Langa Mavuso is a trained South African musician with an exceptional talent illuminating what he categorises as urban-soul. His emotive storytelling is inspired by his journey of heartbreak, peace and resolution. As he frees himself from inhibitions to succinctly capture his vulnerable song writing, Langa Mavuso cultivates a healing atmosphere for everyone involved.
Adapting to the universal understanding of emotions, he constructs an intimate environment that examines the complexity of how we experience love and its many forms.
His 2016 EP, Liminal Sketches, was an impactful introduction to the industry. His debut album, LANGA, earned a nomination for best R&B/soul album at the 2020 South African Music Awards.
From serenading dignitaries at prestigious gatherings like the South African State of the Nation Gala Dinner to his own sold-out national tour Songs for the Sun (2021), his world class talents treat audiences to a heartfelt encounter.
Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.
Khan Khalii
Nontokozo Malaika Qhobosheane, professionally known as Khan Khalii, is a multi-
disciplinary artist specialising in singing, song writing, acting, music production and
poetry. She was born in Tongaat in 1998 and raised in Pretoria North.
She recently completed her BA degree in Live Performance at AFDA and credits Lauryn Hill, The Soul Aquarians, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Busi Mhlongo , Lebo Mathosa and Sza as her
inspiration. She has collaborated with artists such as Faith K , Marcus Harvey and Desireè .
This songbird was recently selected as one of the participants in the BridgeFire Accelerator Programme sponsored by Nando’s, and performed on the Market Stage at Basha Uhuru 2021.
Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Muneyi
Muneyi is an independent traditional folk singer songwriter who primarily sings in Tshivenda. His sound is inspired mainly by his grandmother, human behaviour, love for language, and his upbringing.
Muneyi’s sound can be described as a healing experience; a meeting with the gods. He hopes to connect, heal and inspire with this sound that is deeply rooted in old Tshivenda folktales and modern sound.
After introducing himself to the world through AfroPunk’s battle of the bands, which he won, Muneyi has gone on to perform with the likes of Zolani (The One Who Sings), The Muffinz, and Zoe Modiga, to name a few.
Muneyi’s debut album ‘Makhulu’, which is an ode to his grandmother, is available on all streaming platforms.