
SQUASHBOX is a short poetic documentary that tells the story of the history, meeting, and work of Qadasi & Maqhinga, a SAMA (South African Music Award) Award-winning South African maskandi duo.
Qadasi & Maqhinga are a Maskandi duo on a mission to revive and celebrate the powerful sounds of traditional Maskandi music. Both highly accomplished artists in their own right, their shared vision and unique synergy have produced a world-class fusion that resonates with audiences locally and internationally — a sound deeply rooted in the heritage of South African folk and Zulu culture.
- Year2025
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Zulu
- CountrySouth Africa
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- AwardsAfrican Smartphone International Film Festival – Official Selection, SF3 2025/26 – Winner (Best Film, Best Documentary, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Blackmagic Camera Award)
- Social Media
- DirectorSJ van Breda
- ProducerSJ van Breda, Ron van Breda
- EditorSJ van Breda
- ComposerDavid 'Qadasi' Jenkins, Maqhinga Radebe
SQUASHBOX is a short poetic documentary that tells the story of the history, meeting, and work of Qadasi & Maqhinga, a SAMA (South African Music Award) Award-winning South African maskandi duo.
Qadasi & Maqhinga are a Maskandi duo on a mission to revive and celebrate the powerful sounds of traditional Maskandi music. Both highly accomplished artists in their own right, their shared vision and unique synergy have produced a world-class fusion that resonates with audiences locally and internationally — a sound deeply rooted in the heritage of South African folk and Zulu culture.
- Year2025
- Runtime9 minutes
- LanguageEnglish, Zulu
- CountrySouth Africa
- GenreDocumentary
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- AwardsAfrican Smartphone International Film Festival – Official Selection, SF3 2025/26 – Winner (Best Film, Best Documentary, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, Blackmagic Camera Award)
- Social Media
- DirectorSJ van Breda
- ProducerSJ van Breda, Ron van Breda
- EditorSJ van Breda
- ComposerDavid 'Qadasi' Jenkins, Maqhinga Radebe

