We are passionate about celebrating the performing arts, and – for over 40 years – have proudly supported a variety of initiatives that nurture young talent and showcase the diverse creativity of our continent. Twenty-three years ago, music producer Peter Tladi found a perfect partner in Standard Bank for his Joy of Jazz festival, which is still a homecoming for some of the biggest stars on the continent, and abroad. We’ve sponsored music festivals in Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Eswatini, Mozambique and Namibia, as well as the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards at the National Arts Festival in South Africa, shining the spotlight on artists at a pivotal moment in their careers.
1. Legendary trumpeter Mamba Tshabalala, photograph by Siphiwe Mhlambi.
2. Singer Nothembi Mkhwebane, also known as the queen of Ndebele music, photograph by Siphiwe Mhlambi.
3. West African singer Fatoumata Diawara from Mali.
4. Pianist and composer Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane.
5. Kitty Phetla, 2019 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Dance, photograph by Siphiwe Mhlambi.
6. MoMo Matsunyane, 2023 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Theatre.
7. The late Hugh Masekela, photograph by Siphiwe Mhlambi.
8. Afro-soul-jazz artist Mandisi Dyantyis.
9. Zoë Modiga, 2023 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Music.
10. Musician and composer Linda Sikhakhane, 2022 Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz, photograph by Siphiwe Mhlambi.
Photographs: Getty Images (Fatoumata Diawara); Joy Of Jazz (Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane And Mandisi Dyantyis)
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