Bongeziwe Mabandla is a South African musician based in Johannesburg, predominantly playing folk music with lyrics in isiXhosa, accompanied by a guitar.

Recorded in 2012, Mabandla's debut album, Umlilo,[1] caught the attention of Radio France Internationale Discoveries Awards, where he was named one of the Top 10 finalists in 2011.

At the 27th South African Music Awards, Mabandla was nominated for Remix of the Year ("Sala Nabani" - Sun-El Musician & Claudio × Kenza) and won Best Alternative Album.

[9] In April 2023, Mabandla announced his European tour which includes 9 dates, commenced in Hamburg, Germany, on 21 May and will conclude in Mühle Hunziken, Rubigen, Switzerland on 6 August.

In the song, Mabandla paints a picture of the hardships of growing up without his father and how it has made him a stronger person.