From Busking To International Stages Wandile Mbambeni's Musical Journey

Johannesburg-born Wandile Mbambeni is captivating local and international audiences with his powerful vocals and distinctive fusion of Soul, African folk, and Indie sounds.

His journey from busking in East London and Germany to studying sound engineering has shaped his authentic sound and heartfelt storytelling. His storytelling prowess and musical versatility have established him as one of South Africa's most promising musical talents, bridging cultural divides through his authentic artistry.

Over the past few years, Wandile has played at some of the continents most prestigious venues and events, including Rocking the Daisies and Lake of Stars in Malawi. He joined six times Grammy-nominated artist Tamia on her national tour of South Africa, playing venues such as SunBet Arena in Pretoria and Greenpoint Stadium in Cape Town.

Following the success of his ''Lovers Like You'' single on prestigious music blog Texx in the City, this promising South African artist secured a significant milestone by signing with the country's oldest record label, Gallo Record Company.

In an exclusive interview with IOL, Wandile shared his inspiring journey from humble beginnings recording in a studio apartment to touring internationally with a global music icon. He reflects on the surreal nature of his rise in the music industry and the lessons learned along the way.