UJ Welcomes The Muffinz’s homecoming concert at UJ promises to be fire works
By CityLife Arts Writer
They have travelled the world over the years conquering the audience’s hearts and minds, but now they are back where they started, reconnecting with an institution that gave them a career.
Many are with good reasons looking forward to watching this group on stage on Friday. Their home coming concert promises to bring fireworks on stage.
“The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Arts & Culture, a division of the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA), is thrilled to announce that UJ Choir alumni, The Muffinz, is coming back to the roots of their musical journey. Marking their 12th anniversary since debuting on the South African music scene from their humble beginnings as UJ students, The Muffinz will be hosting a series of special events at the UJ Art Centre on 25 and 27 September 2024.
The Muffinz, a musical band consisting of five singers who are also the instrumentalists, first met as students and choir members at UJ.
The band initially formed in 2010 when Sfiso Atomza, Mthabisi Sibanda and Simz Kulla, met while singing together in the UJ Choir. Later, the group was joined by Gregory Mabusela on drums as well as another UJ Alumnus, Geoffery Chitima on Bass.
Since their formation, The Muffinz have crafted a sound that is both authentically South African and sonically captivating. Their exceptional talent has earned them various industry and commercial Awards, various international invitations to Tour and widespread acclaim in the South African music industry.
Now, 12 years later, The Muffinz return to UJ in sensational fashion as the group debuts a documentary on Wednesday, 25 September 2024. Living Life Live, produced by frontman, Sfiso Atomza Buthelezi, is a reflective film about the live music scene in Johannesburg and will be followed by a special ‘One Night Only’ performance on Friday, 27 September.
This highly anticipated event showcases their journey from their early days at UJ to becoming one of South Africa’s most influential musical acts.
The documentary provides an intimate look at their experiences, challenges, and triumphs over the past decade, offering audiences a deeper understanding of their musical evolution.
“The University of Johannesburg takes great pride in celebrating and welcoming back The Muffinz who has garnered remarkable achievements since their time at the institution. The Muffinz’ journey has humble beginnings in the corridors and rehearsal rooms of the UJ Arts Centre. To see them soar to a prominent place in the South African music scene, is rewarding and testament to their hard work and dedication,” says Pieter Jacobs, Head of UJ Arts & Culture”
The live music performance is set to take the audience down musical memory lane and reveal the future of The Muffinz’ place in the local and International live music landscape.
“The repertoire for the evening will comprise of audience favourites from both our commercially released albums and a tribute to the South African Songbook, performing reworked songs by a diverse group of South African artists, that are ‘under-covered’ and under- performed,” says Sfiso.
Tickets are available on Plankton.mobi for the ‘One Night Only’ performance.
Friday, 27 September at 19:30.
R300 – General admission
R280 – UJ Staff
R280 – UJ Alumni
R250 – UJ Students
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