MUNEYI: THE BEGINNING
Muneyi

There’s a Tshivenda saying that goes, “Makhulu ndi tshiulu ri tamba ri tshi gonya.” It translates to, “A grandmother is like an anthill we play by climbing on her.” That, in many ways, sums up Muneyi's childhood.

 

Muneyi grew up surrounded by beautiful soundscapes, laughter, nature, stories, songs that now feel distant, almost drowned out by the noise of the city and the rush of adulthood. With this show, he tries to remember. He tries to return to that feeling of play, of dreaming freely, of imagining what the future me might sound like.

 

This three-part show is a sonic and visual journey. It weaves together work from Muneyi’s debut album “Makhulu,” which was an ode to his grandmother, with unreleased pieces from upcoming projects. Through storytelling, video interludes, and soundscapes, he creates one long, continuous narrative told in ten tracks, performed without intermission.

 

This is not just a performance. It’s a memory. A glimpse into the past, present, and future self.

Production Credits

Management: MAE AGENCY

Project Manager: Baatile Mamabolo

Music Director, Bassist: TATENDA GEOFFREY CHITIMA

Trumpeter: ROBIN FASSIE

Drummer: GREGORY MABUSELA

Guitarist & Synthesizer: THATO MODIKA

Assistant: MIDALO RAMBANI

FOH Sound Engineer: WERNER PISTORIOUS

Photography, Videography: SIGH SEES PRODUCTION

COSTUME: LONG SEASON, UNI FORM, THEBE MAGUGU, LUKHANYO MDINGI 

STYLING: BEE DIAMONDHEAD

About the Artists

Muneyi, born in the heart of Limpopo, is a singer-songwriter and storyteller whose music pulses with memory, myth, and meaning. Rooted in the rhythms of his Tshivenda heritage, Muneyi weaves ancestral wisdom with contemporary reflection, creating a sound that is both timeless and urgently present. His work is an act of cultural preservation and personal revelation — an offering that speaks to the soul while honoring the soil from which it grows.

 

Inspired deeply by his makhulu (grandmother), Muneyi’s lyrics explore the complexities of love, loss, healing, and identity. Through her stories and songs, he inherited not only language, but a way of seeing the world—one that is gentle, poetic, and profoundly spiritual. These influences echo throughout his music, which often feels like a conversation across generations, where the past and present meet in quiet, powerful harmony.

 

Singing predominantly in Tshivenda, Muneyi’s work transcends linguistic boundaries, inviting audiences into an emotional landscape that needs no translation. His voice — tender yet resolute — carries the weight of memory and the hope of renewal. Whether performing on intimate stages or large platforms, he captivates listeners with an authenticity that is rare and deeply moving.

 

As part of a new wave of South African artists reclaiming indigenous narratives through sound, Muneyi continues to carve a space that is unapologetically rooted and resonantly global. His music is not just to be heard — it’s to be felt, remembered, and carried forward.

  • Venue: Guy Butler Theatre
  • Location: Monument Building
  • Ticket price: ZAR 130.00
  • Programme type: Curated Programme
  • Genre: Music
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Ages: 12+
Guy Butler Theatre
July 03, 2025 20:00 - 21:00