If there’s one thing South Africans know how to do, it’s making the world move to our beat. Grammy Award-winning producer and national treasure Zakes Bantwini is bringing his international momentum right back home with Golden Hour, a brand-new documentary produced by Corona Studios and directed by Maurice Koekemoer.
Now streaming on YouTube, this eight-minute film isn't just another flashy flex of high-flying travel—it’s a front-row seat to how African dance music is officially running the globe.
Global Stages, Pure Mzansi Energy
The documentary follows Zakes across his electrifying 2026 European tour, hitting heavy-hitter cities like Palma de Mallorca, Lisbon, Hamburg, and Berlin.
And the moments are proper goosebumps material:
Mallorca Magic: Going back-to-back on the decks with fellow powerhouse Shimza.
Berlin Takeover: Standing atop a massive float at the iconic Rave The Planet Parade alongside global hitmaker Diplo, waving the South African flag in front of hundreds of thousands of screaming fans.
Cultivating the Next Wave: FRESH off hosting his label Mayonie Productions' showcase at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), championing local rising stars like Samurai Yasusa, BlaqRhythm, and Thandi Draai.
Basically, while the rest of the world is still trying to figure out how to dance to our basslines, Zakes is out there running the entire masterclass.
The Man Behind the Music
Beyond the massive festival crowds and flashing lights, Golden Hour zeroes in on the quiet moments: Zakes sailing through Hamburg, exploring Lisbon's historic streets, and taking a breath to watch the sunset before jumping on stage.
Rooted in the This Is Living philosophy, it reveals the grounded discipline and rituals that keep an international superstar connected to his roots.
Get Ready for a Hot Girl/Boy Summer!
The best news? We don't just have to watch him on a screen. Zakes is bringing that global heat straight back to Mzansi for the festive season.
He’ll be headlining the Mayonie Open Air on 29 November 2026 and lighting up stages nationwide for the Corona Sunsets Summer Tour. So grab your sunscreen, charge your phone, and get those grooving shoes ready—Summer 2026 belongs to Afro House!