BONNY LEE; FROM KABOKWENI LOCAL TO NATIONAL TV



 By: Rodger Mandhlazi

At just 20 years old, Bonginkosi Surprise Mkhatshwa, AKA Bony Lee, is emerging as one of Mpumalanga most determined young artists. His journey from school stages to national television encapsulates both the promise and the challenges facing independent musicians in the province today.

It has been 13years since Bonny Lee's passion for music.

 "I started music in 2013, inspired by my older brother’s passion for the craft", Bonny stated.

What started as a childhood interest evolved into live performances by 2015, where he first tested his sound before local audiences.

Balancing school and music, he matriculated from Vulindlela Secondary School in 2025 obtaining a Bachelor’s pass.

In the same year, he was accepted at The University of Johannesburg to study towards a Bachelor of Arts. However, financial constraints forced a difficult decision.

His debut project, _Long Distance Yako Jozi_, released while he was still in high school, marked his entry into the industry. The album’s reception led to his first wave of media recognition in 2019, when radio stations began requesting interviews and airplay. Long Distance

He has been featured on Channel O HD’s “Collabos” programme and hosted for interviews at K Radio. 


Bonginkosi Mkhatshwa's music is rooted in lived experience – financial hardship, ambition, and the realities of South African youth.

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