Music | Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner, Ndumiso Manana's show is a must-see at Makhanda

Ndumiso Manana is known for moving souls through his music.

As one of the 2026 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards recipients, he is also known as the musical shapeshifter, because he floats through different genres.

His thread through it all are lyrics that feel whispered straight to you, and a sound design that keeps you guessing.

For the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist award for 2026, he's not just showing up, he's creating new music from scratch for his showcase at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda.

Manana, as he is affectionately known, joins the show to share tell us more.


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