Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77
Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
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Notable Quotes
"He was more than a performer; he was the custodian of a uniquely South African sound that travelled across the world and united people through music."
— Gayton McKenzie , Politician
"Apartheid was very harsh to us."
— Albert Mazibuko , Celebrity
"Mazibuko’s death marks the end of an era for SA’s globally recognised isicathamiya and mbube music traditions."
— Xolani Majozi , Celebrity
"Through decades of performances locally and internationally, Mazibuko was part of the ensemble that helped bring isicathamiya music to global audiences, continuing the vision of founder Joseph Shabalala."
— Xolani Majozi , Celebrity
"He was more than a performer; he was the custodian of a uniquely South African sound that travelled across the world and united people through music."
— Gayton McKenzie , Politician
"Apartheid was very harsh to us."
— Albert Mazibuko , Celebrity
"Mazibuko passed away in the early hours of Monday morning after battling an illness."
— Xolani Majozi , Celebrity
Key People
Albert Mazibuko was a member of the iconic South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo for over 55 years.
Gayton McKenzie is South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture.
Joseph Shabalala was the founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Xolani Majozi is a member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
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Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.
Albert Mazibuko, a long-standing member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has passed away at the age of 77. His death marks the end of an era for South Africa's globally recognised isicathamiya and mbube music traditions.
Singer Albert Mazibuko has died at the age of 77. A statement shared by the music group's manager confirmed the news, with details for the memorial and funeral to follow.
Retired, long-standing member Albert Mazibuko has passed away at the age of 77 in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). His death was confirmed by the group in a Facebook post on Monday.
South Africa’s retired, long-standing member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Albert Mazibuko, has passed away at aged 77 in KwaZulu-Natal Province. The group’s Manager Xolani Majozi confirmed that Mazibuko passed away in the early hours of Monday morning after battling an illness.
Founding member of the award-winning choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo Albert Mazibuko (77) has died. His death was confirmed by the group in a Facebook post on Monday.
Albert Mazibuko, who sang in iconic South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo for more than five decades, has died aged 77. The musician died on Sunday after a short illness, the choral group posted on their Facebook page.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo confirmed the death of longtime member Albert Mazibuko at the age of 77. His cause of death has not been disclosed, with further information expected in due course.
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