Bantu Lordz more than a music stable

Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
MIXING maskandi and Hip-hop music has set a different tone and feel in the music circles in Zimbabwe. One group Bantu Lordz is pioneering this genre in a quest to create a unique stable which ventures into fashion and lifestyle.

The inevitable question is who is Bantu Lordz? A quick search in the internet leads you to several social media sites and sound cloud, offering an assortment of what the stable does.

Last week the group performed at Horizon in one of their many shows dotted in the city’s night life, sending home the point that they mean business.

Comprising of six members who include, Andile Ndlovu aka Vikindukuka Gatsheni, Thando Kanye aka Umamosha_qho, Tatenda Mumba aka Deep dope pantsula, and Dj Tick tock, Ryan Rutimu and Eugene Dube, the group believes on strength in numbers as they venture in different fields that make the group tick.

“Actually Bantu lordz is a movement for everyone with the love for art, music and fashion. Besides music we run a clothing shop and Dj Tick tock just finished university, Eugene Dube is a fulltime fashion designer who is also studying a degree in cutting and design,” said one of the members Kanye.

He added: “The movement started mid last year and the response is good on our face book page we have about a 1276 likes. We have several tracks on different online platforms though none is on air yet.”

Another group member Ndlovu added that the group draws its inspiration from Maskandi music that they grew up listening.

“We grew up listening to Maskandi music the likes of Bhekumuzi Luthuli, thus our genre, even venturing into Hip-hop you can feel the influence it has on our productions.

“The good part about the group is that we go further than music. We have fashion designers whose themes are more aligned and inspired by our music to come up with a unique fashion style,” he said.

The group so far is working on an extended play and different fashion looks that are set to change Bulawayo if not the international’s perspective on music and fashion.