Busi Mhlongo
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Biography
Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, known professionally as Busi Mhlongo, was a South African singer-songwriter and producer born on October 28, 1947, in Inanda. She performed in the musical King Kong and formed the ensemble Twasa. In the 1970s, Mhlongo relocated to London and recorded with artists in exile. She performed with Salif Keita in the 1980s. Her debut studio album, Babhemu, appeared in 1993. She joined Hugh Masekela for the Africa '95 festival in London. Her second album, Urban Zulu, appeared in 1999 and reached the Billboard World Music charts. Her discography included the albums Indiza - Voyages Through New Sounds (2000), Freedom (2003), and We Baba Omncane (2009). Mhlongo received three South African Music Awards and a Grammy nomination. She died on June 15, 2010, in Durban.
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- Mfaz' Onga Phesheya (Woman from Abroad) featuring Busi Mhlongo
- Serina featuring Busi Mhlongo
- Yaphel'Imali Yami by Busi Mhlongo
- Izizwe by Busi Mhlongo
- What is She Saying to Me by Busi Mhlongo
- Sibuza Indlela by Rudeboy Paul
- Ubaba Wezingane by Busi Mhlongo
- Webaba ft Busi Mhlongo by Culoe De Song
- Yehlisanumoya Ma Afrika (African Nation Calm!)
- Yelisan umoyo ma Afrika
- Umentshisi (Marches)
- Yaphel Imali Yam by Busi Mhlongo
