Honouring a legend
The Ladysmith Black Mambazo lead singer was honoured by his grandchildren and some of the group members.
THIS year marks 55 years since the birth of South Africa’s award-winning, world renowned male acappella choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
This anniversary is jointly celebrated with the 75th birthday of the lead singer, Joseph Shabalala, who was honoured by his grandchildren on Saturday, 5 September at his home in Kloof.
The event became an opportunity for young acappella groups to show their appreciation for the work that has been done by Ladysmith Black Mambazo in paving the way world wide for them.
The Sing Off SA, winners isicathamiya group, The Legacy, honoured Mambazo and Shabalala with song and dance.
“There are many fruits of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, we need to match up what they have done, it was hard for them but things are much easier for us to continue the legacy,” said The Legacy’s lead vocalist.
The Young Black Mambazo is a group formed by the young generation of Ladysmith Black Mambazo which keeps the legacy alive.
Shabalala was surrounded by his grandchildren and some of the group members as they took turns to wish him for his birthday.
