SA's KqueSol celebrates Africa Month with Bayede

8 May 2020 - 15:47

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South African DJ and producer KqueSol is celebrating African Month with his recently released track ‘Bayede’.

KqueSol.

‘Bayede’ features Durban-based Afro-fusion singer Lizwi, who co-wrote the song.

“Africa is a diverse continent that is rich in its history and heritage,” KqueSol told Music In Africa. “When I produced 'Bayede', I wanted to highlight African pride through the Afro-tech genre, which is a fusion of tribal, deep and soulful house music. The wide array of musical sounds and practices represent the multifaceted nations and regions across Africa.

“My role as a musician is to present an authentic sound that is distinct from any other genre of music. ‘Bayede’ is a song that praises God in the Zulu language. This is important to me as an artist because we need to remind ourselves of our African roots despite the popular culture movement. I am a proud Ndebele man and it is our responsibility as Africans to introduce the world to these indigenous sounds to inspire future generations to create art that celebrates us as Africans.”

KqueSol said the COVID-19 pandemic should not take anything away from the importance of Africa Month.

“The month of May shines a light on the beautiful continent of Africa. Despite the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, we as a continent are not restricted to celebrating Africa Month the best way we know how.”

KqueSol was born Kenneth Ntuli in Mpumalanga province and is no stranger to the music industry. He has produced songs alongside Vinny Da Vinci, DJ Christos, Fistaz Mixwell, Atjazz and Lulo Café. He honed his talent at the Soul Candi Academy and went on to pursue a professional career in chemical engineering. Some of his songs include ‘Better Days’ and ‘African Lesson’

Every year, May is recognised as Africa Month, with Africa Day on 25 May commemorating the founding of the Organisation of African Unity, which is now the African Union. According to the South African government, Africa Month seeks to increase the appreciation and demand for arts and culture goods and services as well as to stimulate competitive markets for trade among African countries.