They chose the name Mabantu out of respect for a prominent tribe in the Mtwara region where Makonde people are innovative in the arts. Mabantu Africa are now operating under Wakupeti Music Recordz (WMB).
Waliamua kuunda kundi la Mabantu kama kutoa heshima kwa kabila kubwa Mkoani Mtwara ambapo Wamakonde ni wajuzi katika sanaa. Mabantu Africa hivi sasa wanafanya kazi chini ya Wakeputi Music Recordz (WMB).