An artist hoping to do her part in recreating what has been broken.

Multiple International-Award winning ,Knysna, and South-African, Singer-Songwriter / Multi-Instramentalist, Pierre started his music career at the age of twelve ,when his old man bought him a set of drums.He started playing guitar at the age of 16. 
A shooting accident during military service in 1 Parachute Bn(shot by a friend) almost ended his drumming hopes as four bullets ripped through his right-hand/wrist and right shoulder, leaving him with a permanent 50% disabilitiy of his right.

That did not stop him from pursuing his music-goals.
 Pierre Opperman, recently received his third international music award accreditation, in December 2020 , when his entry "Lady" secured fifth spot on the Museboat Musies Awards list of the channel's most popular songs in the past 10 years.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Museboat Live,announced the top 100 songs from the past decade, as voted for by listeners at their anniversary Gala.
In 2017 Pierre's song "Come Alive" won a bronze medallion at the Global Music Awards and in 2011 Pierre was awarded the "Best New Artist Award" on Pirate Radio of The Treasure Coast,Florida,USA's 2011 Rock Star Contest,and Music Treasure Hunt,..with one of his his songs entered, "Runaway" having received 4.5 million votes from 75 countries,and 40 networks,making it one of the most-voted for songs in the contest!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCo9KmSYZrVUEhoGIzBIjNw

Vangiwe Y’awa, formerly known as Yolanda Y'awa, is a multifaceted singer, artist and philanthropist whose journey embodies resilience, diversity, and the celebration of identity. Renowned as a Singer/Songwriter, Motivational Speaker,   Creative Designer, Business Owner, Artist Manager, and devoted wife/ mother, her life's tapestry is woven from the dusty streets of Gugulethu, a township in Cape Town, South Africa, to the vibrant city of Nijmegen, Netherlands.

Under the name Yolanda Y'awa, she garnered acclaim for her captivating voice, vibrant artistry, and unwavering dedication to social causes. Despite facing significant challenges, including  sexual abuse and a diagnosis of HIV at the age of 21, she chose to live her life with courage, love, and purpose. Formerly the face and lead singer of the Afro-classical fusion band, Coda Africa,   Y'awa's musical prowess has been evident since childhood. Her ascent to  stardom was marked by a triumphant victory in a talent competition at the tender age of seven, where she captivated audiences with renditions of Brenda Fassie's timeless hits, including 'Too Late for Mama'. Since then, Y'awa has crafted her own musical legacy, releasing two albums and a single as a solo artist.

"My upbringing wasn't always a 'bed of roses'," reflects Y’awa, "but it instilled in me a God-given passion and a profound appreciation for music and diverse cultural experiences." This drive propelled her onto international stages, including a special performance at the late Archbishop Tutu's 75th birthday celebration, where she moved dignitaries to their knees in the spirit of Ubuntu.

She has toured Europe with  groups like the Gugulethu Tenors, Coda Africa and IMEXSA, also as a solo artist performing on international stages. Some of her career highlights are being part of the the project, Kaapstad meet Kytopia in Holland; showcased at Afrika Festival Wurzburg 2014, Germany and the CMJ Marathon 2014, New York,  Midem, amongst many international festivals. At home, she has performed at many corporate, charity and private events together with delivering heartfelt motivational speeches, inclu ding the Ubuntu Festival which was a tribute to Tata Madiba (Nelson Mandela). This also inspired her to write a song, Tata Madiba.
She has also enjoyed the opportunity to sing the South African and Australian national anthems, alongside Justin Burgh for the international rugby match between SA and Australia in 2006. Being so multi-faceted, Y'awa continues to surprise as she has also had an honour to sing in the Thermocool Nigeria's advert, Always there!. She has also won  numerous awards like the Peace Song, Best Designer at the Fashion Police Fashion Show, a finalist in Miss Cape Town 1996, Best Dressed couple at the J&B met, amongst many. 
Y’awa’s captivating performance is inspired by the likes of Brenda Fassie meets Miriam Makeba meets Tina Turner and Gill Scott. Prior to release her latest 2nd album, Perfectly IMperfect, Y’awa released her solo debut album ,  CrossOva, in a glamorous event at the Cape Quarter Lifestyle event in 2011, with great media reviews and also released two album with her previous band, Coda where she wrote lyrics and co-produced most of the songs.  Though her  musical sounds evolves with her life experiences and time, her signature sound remains authentic with a touch of African  Contemporary jazz meets fusion meets soul meets Afro-pop. 

Her upcoming third studio album, BUBOMI SANA, and her planning to build a school for girls in South Africa, serve as a testament to her resilience and fortitude in the face of adversity. Now embracing her native name, Vangiwe, which means "mixture and diversity," she symbolizes the richness of her heritage and the importance of embracing one's true self. Through her art, advocacy, and philanthropy, Y’awa continues to inspire others to celebrate their uniqueness and make a positive impact on the world.

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