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South African house music is going global, and now fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the journey.
Grammy Award-winning artist Zakes Bantwini has premiered Golden Hour: a new short documentary produced by Corona Studios and directed by filmmaker and photographer Maurice Koekemoer.
Plus, South Africans will get to see the artist live as he has several summer shows lined up!
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A glimpse of the Golden Hour
Available on YouTube, the eight-minute film follows Bantwini’s 2026 European tour, travelling through Palma de Mallorca, Lisbon, Hamburg and Berlin. It captures the international crowds and performances, but also the quieter moments that keep Bantwini grounded while taking South African music to global audiences.
In Mallorca, he performs back-to-back with fellow South African DJ Shimza, while in Berlin he joins international DJ Diplo aboard a float at the Rave The Planet Parade. Away from the stage, viewers see him sailing in Hamburg, exploring Lisbon’s historic streets and taking time to enjoy the sunset before performances.
His Amsterdam showcase also highlighted emerging South African Afro House artists Samurai Yasusa, BlaqRhythm and Thandi Draai, reflecting the wider presence of South African electronic music on the international scene.
Beyond the spectacle of touring, Golden Hour offers a glimpse of the man behind the music, exploring the importance of creative discipline, connection and being present amid a busy international schedule.
“Every city reminded me how far our music has travelled and how much more we have to share,” says Bantwini. “Sharing stages and moments with artists like Shimza and Diplo was special, but I also wanted to appreciate the journey. Now it’s time to bring that energy back home and make this a summer filled with iconic sunsets South Africa will remember.”
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Golden Hour details
- Film: Golden Hour
- Artist: Zakes Bantwini
- Production: Corona Studios
- Director: Maurice Koekemoer
- Length: Eight minutes
- Where to watch: YouTube
Where to catch Zakes Bantwini this summer
The documentary arrives as Bantwini prepares to bring his international momentum back to South African stages. Following the inaugural Amsterdam Dance Event showcase hosted by his record label, Mayonie Productions, he is set to appear at selected dates on the Corona Sunsets Summer Tour.
Upcoming dates include:
- 21 November 2026: Menlyn Park Lawns, Pretoria
- 29 November 2026: Mayonie Open Air Festival, Johannesburg, with Corona as official beer partner
- 12 December 2026: Dimawe, Manyana, near Gaborone, Botswana
- 19 December 2026: Manor House, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal
For fans, Golden Hour offers a look at the journey behind the performances, and a taste of what’s to come as Bantwini brings the music home for summer.
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