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Brenda Fassie broke records and won multiple awards - but will also be remembered for her very human fallibility.

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Brenda Fassie was one of South Africa's biggest pop stars in the late 1980s. The singer’s career nosedived in 1990, but her comeback saw her dubbed the 'Madonna of the townships' by Time magazine.

With a personality as vibrant as her anthemic songs, Brenda Fassie was a true icon of South African pop music. From her beginning in a disco-inspired bubblegum group to her trailblazing solo career, ...

Bongani Fassie is prepping for an unforgettable evening to honour his late mother. Brenda Fassie will be remembered with a show 20 years since her passing.

In 1997, South Africa’s most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie’s Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at weddings and celebrations. Vulindlela can be ...

Her hit songs, Weekend Special, Too Late for Mama and Black President are still very popular today. Earlier this month, MaBrrr was honoured at the 2024 Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Awards.

Brenda Fassie’s Vulindlela still raises questions about South Africa Vulindlela in Zulu language loosely translates to “make way” or, if you like, “clear the path”.

Released in 1997, Vulindlela reflects the optimism of a democratic South Africa – but Fassie’s ‘bad girl’ image also asks who is really welcome in this new society.