Sonti Mndebele is a celebrated South African Afro Jazz singer, songwriter, and entertainer. Her musical journey began during her school days, and she turned professional in 1974. Due to political unrest, she went into exile in 1976, living in Botswana and later Germany. Throughout her career, she has performed with international icons like Peter Gabriel, Tina Turner, and Stevie Wonder.

Some of her career highlights include touring with Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba, participating in Paul Simon’s Graceland Tour, and performing at prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall and Madison Square Garden. After spending over 30 years abroad, she returned to South Africa to share her music with her people.