Tshegofatso Khunwane
Tshegofatso Khunwane is a dynamic vocal artist and African percussionist whose work bridges music, dance, and theatre across local and international stages. He holds a National Diploma in Vocal Arts and an Advanced Diploma in Performing Arts (Music) from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), where his training laid a strong foundation for a multidisciplinary performance career.
Tshegofatso has contributed as a vocalist and percussionist to acclaimed dance productions, including Lekgoba, directed by L. J. Makhele, presented at the Dance Umbrella (2019), the Incubator Programme (2020), and later at the State Theatre during the Kucheza Afrika Festival (2021). His performance credits also include the TUT Dance Season (2019) and Internal by Sibonelo Mqunu, performed at the Kucheza Afrika Festival (2022) and at Durban University of Technology (2024). He further featured in Imxinwa and Maai, created by Ziyabukwa Mankabane, as both vocalist and percussionist. A significant highlight of Tshegofatso’s career is his ongoing collaboration on Broken Chord, created by Gregory Maqoma and Thuthuka Sibisi. As part of the quartet, he toured extensively across Europe as well as the USA, Canada, and the UK between 2021 and 2024. From 2022 to 2024, he was also part of Mohile Music and Events, contributing as a percussionist, vocalist, dancer, and casting director in cultural exchange showcases in India (Mumbai, Greater Noida and New Delhi).
In his final year at TUT, Tshegofatso was cast as Monostatos in Mozart’s opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). Since 2022, he has continued to perform with a wide range of jazz, African jazz, afro-pop, percussion, and theatre ensembles, including Routed Stems, Waffle House, Ibutho (Phila Dlozi), Milanzi Melodies, and Indlovukazi, while also collaborating with DJs for events such as Gbedu Nights. Tshegofatso Khunwane’s artistry is defined by versatility, cultural exchange, and a deep commitment to African musical expression on global stages.
As of January 2026
Tshegofatso has contributed as a vocalist and percussionist to acclaimed dance productions, including Lekgoba, directed by L. J. Makhele, presented at the Dance Umbrella (2019), the Incubator Programme (2020), and later at the State Theatre during the Kucheza Afrika Festival (2021). His performance credits also include the TUT Dance Season (2019) and Internal by Sibonelo Mqunu, performed at the Kucheza Afrika Festival (2022) and at Durban University of Technology (2024). He further featured in Imxinwa and Maai, created by Ziyabukwa Mankabane, as both vocalist and percussionist. A significant highlight of Tshegofatso’s career is his ongoing collaboration on Broken Chord, created by Gregory Maqoma and Thuthuka Sibisi. As part of the quartet, he toured extensively across Europe as well as the USA, Canada, and the UK between 2021 and 2024. From 2022 to 2024, he was also part of Mohile Music and Events, contributing as a percussionist, vocalist, dancer, and casting director in cultural exchange showcases in India (Mumbai, Greater Noida and New Delhi).
In his final year at TUT, Tshegofatso was cast as Monostatos in Mozart’s opera Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). Since 2022, he has continued to perform with a wide range of jazz, African jazz, afro-pop, percussion, and theatre ensembles, including Routed Stems, Waffle House, Ibutho (Phila Dlozi), Milanzi Melodies, and Indlovukazi, while also collaborating with DJs for events such as Gbedu Nights. Tshegofatso Khunwane’s artistry is defined by versatility, cultural exchange, and a deep commitment to African musical expression on global stages.
As of January 2026