Chaka Chaka was born in Dobsonville in Soweto. She became the first Black c… Read Full Bio ↴Chaka Chaka was born in Dobsonville in Soweto. She became the first Black child to appear on South African television. In 1981 "Sugar Shack", a talent show, introduced her to the South African public.

Chaka Chaka started singing at 19 in 1985 when Phil Hollis of Dephon Records discovered her in Johannesburg. Shortly after, her debut album "I’m in Love With a DJ", sold 35,000 copies, and the title track became an instant hit.
Songs like "I'm Burning Up", "I Cry for Freedom", "Makoti", "Motherland" and the ever-popular, "Umqombothi" immediately ensured Chaka Chaka's status as a star on South Africa's mbaqanga music scene.

Chaka Chaka had it tough growing up. Her father died when she was 11 and her mother, a domestic worker, brought up three daughters on her meagre 40 Rand a month salary.
She has two diplomas from the University of South Africa, one in adult education, another in local government, management and administration. She also studied speech and drama at Trinity College, London, qualifying in 1997.

Releasing hit after hit, Chaka Chaka's subsequent award winning albums include "Burning Up", "Sangoma", "Who’s The Boss", "Motherland", " Be Proud to be African", "Thank You Mr DJ", "Back on my Feet", "Rhythm of Life", "Who's got the Power", "Bombani ( Tiko Rahini), "Power of Afrika", "Yvonne and Friends" and "Kwenzenjani".

Chaka Chaka owns a limousine company together with her husband, Dr Mandlalele Mhinga, has her own music label and her own production company. She teaches literacy part time at the University of South Africa, sits on several boards of charitable organisations and NGOs, and serves on the board of the Johannesburg Tourism Company.

Throughout her illustrious career Chaka Chaka has met people like Nelson Mandela (singing at his 85th birthday party), the Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Oprah Winfrey.

Chaka Chaka's continuing legacy as "Princess of Africa" is a testament to her connection to everyday people as well as royalty. Whether she is performing for Kings and Queens, Presidents and First Ladies or corporate concerts; she always returns to those she loves - her fans and family of listeners in South African cities, townships and rural areas.

"Mama Africa", the late Miriam Makeba described her as "She’s my baby!", Hugh Masekela adds that Yvonne is "my mad niece". Legends Dolly Rathebe and Dorothy Masuka describe Yvonne's music as "something that all should listen to".

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Yvonne Chaka Chaka Lyrics

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Come A Little Bit Closer And love . Such a silly game we play, oh, Like a…
Every Woman needs a Man How Can You live your life alone How can you live…
From me to you I have come to see this so little love from…
I Cry for Freedom Christianity New Christians & SeekersChristian Prayers and B…
I'm Burning Up I waited long, day after day For love to come my…
I'm In Love with a DJ It's raining in the city I've got nowhere to go I've no…
IM Burning Up I waited long, day after day For love to come my…
Im In Love With A DJ It's raining in the city I've got nowhere to go I've no…
I’m Burning Up I waited long, day after day For love to come my…

Kana Uchema Iwe neni Ngatigovanei Nyika Ndochido changu Kukuona Uchinyem…
Let Him Go YVONNE CHAKACHAKA Let Him Go You knew that you were doing wr…
Let Him Go&code='none' You knew that you were doing wrong To love another woman's…
Makoti We Madlamini Uph'umqombothi We Madlamini Uph'umqombothi We M…
Mama Coochoo coochoo Coochoo coochoo Coochoo coochoo Coochoo cooc…
Motherland My mamaland, My mama My mamaland, My mama My mamaland, My ma…
Ngiyavuma Nkosi Yami Ngiyavuma Nkosi yami (thuma mina Nkosi yami) Ngiyavuma Nkosi…
Save me (Coochoo, coochoo!) (Stimela Mama!) (Coochoo, coochoo!) (St…
Stimela Coochoo coochoo ×8 (Stimela mama) ×2 I've been waiting for …
Take It Easy I am a proud man's daughter But I'll fill your life…
Thank Mr DJ It felt so sad how I missed you I thought you'd…
Umqombothi We MaDlamini Uph'umqombothi We MaDlamini Uph'umqombothi We M…

Who's Got The Power Do you think people care To hear all your stories about…

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