Joseph Shabalala

Joseph Shabalala (28 August 1940^[1] – 11 February 2020^[2]), born Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala, was a South African singer and musician. He was the founder and musical director of the choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.^[3] Shabalala was born in Ladysmith, South Africa.

On 11 February 2020, Shabalala died at a hospital in Pretoria from back surgery-related problems at the age of 78.^[4]

1. ↑ "Government Communications on Joseph Shabalala's date of birth". South Africa Tribune. Archived from the original on 3 March 2020. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
2. ↑ "Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, Joseph Shabalala, dies". News24. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
3. ↑ "2013 Award Description". eThekwini Living Legends. eThekwini Municipality. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
4. ↑ "Joseph shabalala founder of ladysmith black mambazo dies aged 78". theguardian.com. Retrieved 2020-01-11.