About
BONAFFI
Siphumle Mvandaba · DJ in Cape Town, South Africa
Biography
Deeper dimensions of house and techno.
BONAFFI, born Siphumle Mvandaba, is a DJ in Cape Town, South Africa, whose sound explores the deeper and more atmospheric dimensions of house and techno. His journey began in 2015 as one half of Locked Illusions. As a solo project he builds immersive musical journeys through carefully selected records and a considered sense of energy, tension and emotion.
Beyond the decks
ITSAHOUSE CO-FOUNDER · CO-FOUNDER of Gardeners Club
ITSAHOUSE CO-FOUNDER — a house platform for community, culture and events — and CO-FOUNDER of Gardeners Club (founded with school friends around 2020/2021). Resident DJ with ELEVATION Nights. Lido Bar Residency at Modular.
Path
Milestones
Key chapters from the artist profile and public bios.
2015
Locked Illusions
Duo founded with a close friend — underground electronic music, sound and dancefloor culture.
Solo
BONAFFI
Solo path after Locked Illusions — deep, hypnotic grooves and atmospheric textures.
~2020
Gardeners Club
Founded with two school friends — friendship, music, community and outdoor electronic experiences.
Now
ITSAHOUSE & ELEVATION
ITSAHOUSE CO-FOUNDER; CO-FOUNDER of Gardeners Club; ELEVATION Nights resident; Lido Bar Residency at Modular — still exploring house, techno, acid and experimental forms.
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