iPhupho L'ka Biko at Selective Live

ABOUT

iPhupho L’ka Biko is an Afrikanist band of Azania, based in Johannesburg. The collective was

formed in 2015 by bassist and composer Nhlanhla Ngqaqu who was born in Kagiso, but

rooted in the Eastern Cape. The band members met in Braamfontein where they often

interacted through school ensembles, jam sessions and at circular live music spaces. iPhupho

refers to God the giver and fulfiller of dreams, and Biko speaks to black consciousness. The

band therefore seeks to spiritually awaken and to conscientize the masses through music.

iPhupho is inspired by the legendary Busi Mhlongo, Miriam Makeba, Nina Simone, Zim

Ngqawana, Moses Molelekwa, Madala Kunene and many more gifted souls. Forming part of

the band are Sibusiso Malindzisa (keys), Zoe Molelekwa (keys), Lebohang Moleleki (drums),

Miseka Gaqa (vocals), Khutjo Nkwana (alto sax), Muhammad Dawjee (tenor sax),

Athamacwera Ngcaba (trombone) and Nhlanhla Ngqaqu (bass). Forming part of the iPhupho

L’ka Biko family are Pulane Mafatshe (vocals), Sive Mqikela (vocals), Koketso Poho (vocals), Sbu

Mkhize (vocals), Moeketsi Kgotle (vocals), Tshiamo Nkoane (drums), Steve SA (drums), Nkululeko

Khumalo (guitar), Josh Mokoena (piano), Lebohang Lebakeng (piano) and Godfrey Mntambo

(alto sax), Duma Nkabinde (rapper) and many more (iPhupho L’ka Biko is an institution, a

community). In the past years iPhupho L’ka Biko has ventured into collaborations with Makhafula

Vilakazi (poet), Siyabonga Mthembu (vocalist) from The Brother Moves ON, Kinsmen, Hymphatic

Thabs (legendary rapper) and Khaya Mahlangu (legendary saxophonist).

In collaboration with Brownswood Recordings, iPhupho L’ka Biko will in 2021 release a single

which will be part of a compilation co-produced by Thandi Ntuli and Siyabonga Mthembu

(Hymnself), the song ‘Abaphezulu’features Hymnself and Kinsmen. iPhupho L’ka will also release

their much anticipated debut single ‘uThixo uKhona’ before the end of 2020.

They will gracing us in the month of April

Date - 01 April 2022

Time - 19h00

Venue - Selective Live

Ticket - R100

For further inquiries contact [email protected]

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