Busi Mhlongo, born 1947 as Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, is originally from In… Read Full Bio ↴Busi Mhlongo, born 1947 as Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, is originally from Inanda in Natal, South Africa. She is a virtuoso singer, dancer and composer whose music is often noted for defying categorization. Drawing on various South African styles such as mbaqanga, maskanda, marabi and traditional Zulu, fused with contemporary elements from jazz, funk, rock, gospel, rap, opera, reggae and West African music, she produces a fresh and exciting sound uniquely her own. With infectious music and a singing style that has a universal appeal, she has become known for writing lyrics that carry powerful and poignant messages. In the 60s, she adopted the stage name Vickie, only later changing it to became known by her current name, Busi Mhlongo.
Mhlongo has worked with other top African folk / pop artists, like Hugh Masekela, Dr. Philip Tabane, Mabe Thobejane, and many legends - Robert "Doc" Mthalane making meticulously produced, melodic and modern South African music.
Her work also spans more urban styles, with several tracks on URBANZULU being remixed for the dancefloor.
In 2000, Busi scooped three awards at the FNB South African Music Awards for BEST FEMALE ARTIST, BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM (AFRICA), and BEST AFRICAN POP ALBUM. Busi has since also scored a KORA award and MELT has released a compilation called INDIZA with two new tracks produced by Brice Wassy and a series of remixes by Club 3.30.
The first South African music Benefit concert was held by South African Broadcasting Corporation to celebrate Busi's birthday and raise fund for her hospital bills. Busi has been diagnosed with Cancer and is undergoing treatment. President Thabo Mbheki was one of the Honourable guests.
Her album URBANZULU, is the very first time that Maskanda has been expressed by a Zulu woman commercially to an international audience.
Busi Mhlongo died on June 15, 2010 of breast cancer http://mg.co.za/article/2010-06-16-busi-mhlongo-queen-of-modern-zulu-music-dead-at-62
Mhlongo has worked with other top African folk / pop artists, like Hugh Masekela, Dr. Philip Tabane, Mabe Thobejane, and many legends - Robert "Doc" Mthalane making meticulously produced, melodic and modern South African music.
Her work also spans more urban styles, with several tracks on URBANZULU being remixed for the dancefloor.
In 2000, Busi scooped three awards at the FNB South African Music Awards for BEST FEMALE ARTIST, BEST ADULT CONTEMPORARY ALBUM (AFRICA), and BEST AFRICAN POP ALBUM. Busi has since also scored a KORA award and MELT has released a compilation called INDIZA with two new tracks produced by Brice Wassy and a series of remixes by Club 3.30.
The first South African music Benefit concert was held by South African Broadcasting Corporation to celebrate Busi's birthday and raise fund for her hospital bills. Busi has been diagnosed with Cancer and is undergoing treatment. President Thabo Mbheki was one of the Honourable guests.
Her album URBANZULU, is the very first time that Maskanda has been expressed by a Zulu woman commercially to an international audience.
Busi Mhlongo died on June 15, 2010 of breast cancer http://mg.co.za/article/2010-06-16-busi-mhlongo-queen-of-modern-zulu-music-dead-at-62
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Busi Mhlongo Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Busi Mhlongo:
Ebathenjini Ebathenjini mpelababhen' Wo mina nguyakhonza akuzwakali ngan…
Icala Ngilekeleleni Ngilekeleleni nansi inkinga, inkinga em’zini w…
Khula Tshitshi Lam Hokhulakhula tshitshi lami Othi mukhulile uqoma ngakithi Hok…
Khula Tshitshi Lami Hokhulakhula tshitshi lami Othi mukhulile uqoma ngakithi Hok…
Makoti Awu yek' ubaba (yek' ubaba engvus' ekuseni wema) (engishayis…
Ntandane Kus'ekuseni ngovivi Wangishayis'okwentandane. Awu ubab'engis…
Oxamu Kwaxabana oxam’ Bexabana ngengxoxo Bexakwe ingxuba ‘xaka Kw…
Ukuthula aaahhaaa kumnandi ukuhla ngokuthula bakithi kumnandi ukuhlal…
Umthwalo Lomuntu udlala ngami Lomuntu ungithwalis' umthwalo Lomuntu u…
Yapheli'Mali Yami Nai heyokugcina le incwadi uzungikhonzele Hawu hamba ungikho…
YapheliMali Yami Nai heyokugcina le incwadi uzungikhonzele Hawu hamba ungikho…
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@andiswanovember1692
In the year 2024 am still here enjoying our music....living abroad n missing home
@emmarantialesibo2745
Same here 2024 talk about a master piece ❤
@andrewphole772
True legends don't die but they continue to live in our memories.
@letlotloramokhele4082
2023 who's still here? Beautiful music
@ndlovunaye8634
When Kelly khumalo did a cover of this song on Afro Cafe that's when I was like,wait!!!. Who is the original singer?. I swear she was so talented ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Busi Mhlongo is a legend
@otlametserakwadi1960
I'll never forget the time i saw her perform live at Kingsmead Stadium Durban. She was just out of this world. Continue to rest Mam'Busi🙏
@sphasokhabase2375
What a previledge!..❤witnessing such a phenomenon energetic woman doing what she did best. A creation of great memories to treasure for years for you. Some of us were robbed by her early demise of an opportunity to witness such beauty.
@catatonicable
Had the pleasure of meeting here, lovely soul...RIP my friend.
@angelsd4004
True style of singing from our ancestors. Typical Zulu/Xhosa of the gone by days. I recall my great grandmother singing in this style when I was a child.
@lizomvinjelwa3177
Long live Legends enkosi Hlubi with your participation to the late Mama my her peace soul rest in peace i miss you mama Njomane