Amaviyo

Amaviyo is a traditional performing group from South Africa, in a place which is well known as the heart of traditional music the province of KwaZulu-Natal. This province except being the only province that has name and surname in South Africa is also known worldwide for producing best talents in the space of arts and entertainments industry. This group is located in the rural of iNanda next to iNanda Dam at the heart of heritage, art and culture under the City Durban. The group of 15 members, Amaviyo was established by Sibongakuye Gcwensa and he became the face of it since the year 2012. Sibongakuye the founder of the group came with his experience that back dated more than a decade under his belt, he has accumulated many achievements with his group including awards and other many recognition certificates. Amaviyo has shown an overwhelming growth in the space entertainment and music industry hence they’ve collaborated with many big names in the industry, from the likes of Afrosoul, Intaba YaseDubai, Tau Tona Uboneni, Gubhela on their 2024 upcoming album.  

This group was very clear on its mandate and vision of developing traditional music in their place of origin and the whole province of KwaZulu-Natal, through by striving hard in promoting the culture of unity in diversity in music and entertainment industry. As a result, they’ve established an annual event called Azibuye Emasisweni Cultural Event which is happening in their area since the year 2014. This is an annual programme offers a good platform to the youth EThekwini Metro, the province of KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa at large, to showcase their talents to other event organizers and potaincial investors. It has opened doors for so many local musicians, crafters, scalpers, and local small businesses to elevate themselves to the next level. This is a festival of reviving morality and boosting the spirit of togetherness amongst various artists, businesspeople and public as whole with an intention of unifying the music industry.