Vusi Mahlasela Biography
Vusi Mahlasela is a South African singer-songwriter. He was born in 1965 as Vusi Sidney Mahlasela Ka Zwane, in Pretoria, South Africa. Mahlasela’s music is generally described as “African folk” and he is often dubbed as “The Voice” of South Africa. His work was an inspiration to many in the anti-apartheid movement. Vusi’s themes include the struggle for freedom, and forgiveness, and reconciliation with enemies.
Mahlasela has released seven studio albums on Sony in South Africa and was signed to Dave Matthews’ ATO Records in 2003. He can also be heard performing on Warren Haynes’ Live at Bonnaroo release during the song “Soulshine”, and the Dave Matthews Band song, “Everyday”, from the album of the same name as well as a live version of the song with him which appears on the album The Best of What’s Around Vol. 1.
Mahlasela was also one of the performers at the Live 8 concerts and at Live Earth. Vusi performed at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration in the year 1994 and has subsequently performed at Nelson Mandela’s 90th Birthday Tribute in Hyde Park, London in the year 2008, and at Mandela Day at Radio City Music Hall in July 2009.
Mahlasela’s song “When You Come Back” was used as ITV’s theme song for their World Cup coverage in 2010 and he performed at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off concert at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, South Africa. In 2012, the SAMA Awards honored Mahlasela with a lifetime achievement award.
Vusi Mahlasela Age
Mahlasela is 57 years old as of 2o22, he was born in 1965 as Vusi Sidney Mahlasela Ka Zwane, in Pretoria, South Africa. However, it is not known when he celebrates his birthday.
Vusi Mahlasela Height
Mahlasela stands at an average height and has moderate weight. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Vusi Mahlasela Family
Mahlasela was born in Lady Selborne, Pretoria, South Africa, and grew up in Mamelodi under the care of his grandmother. Vusi never knew his father and mother had to work far from home, leaving him under the care of his grandmother. The grandmother operated an informal community nightclub, in the nearby township of Mamelodi. The singer has a wife and four children. Little is known about their names.
Vusi Mahlasela Wife
Mahlasela is a married man. He has four children together with his wife. It not publicly known his wife and children’s names. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Vusi Mahlasela Net Worth
Mahlasela has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million as of 2020. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a singer-songwriter. Through his various sources of income, Mahlasela has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Vusi Mahlasela Measurements and Facts
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Vusi Mahlasela Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Vusi Sidney Mahlasela Ka Zwane.
- Popular As: Singer-songwriter.
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Singer-songwriter.
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Vusi Mahlasela Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 57 years old as of 2o2o.
- Zodiac Sign: To be updated
- Date of Birth: 1965.
- Place of Birth: Pretoria, South Africa.
- Birthday: To be updated
Vusi Mahlasela Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: To be updated
- Weight: To be updated
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Vusi Mahlasela Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: To be updated
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: Four
Vusi Mahlasela Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million.
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Singer-songwriter.
Vusi Mahlasela Songs
- Silang Mabele
TSOTSI · 2006 - Tonkana
When You Come Back · 1992 - When You Come Back
When You Come Back · 1992 - Say Africa
Say Africa · 2010 - Weeping
The Essential · 2017 - Basimanyana
Wisdom of Forgiveness · 1994 - Thula Mama
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - River Jordan
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - Red Song
When You Come Back · 1992 - Mayibuye
When You Come Back · 1992 - Angels
- Umculo
Umculo (Live) · 2020 - Imal’ iyaphela
Imal’ iyaphela (Live) · 2020 - Unomeva
Shebeen Queen (Live) · 2020 - Ithemba Iami
Shebeen Queen (Live) · 2020 - Intombi
Shebeen Queen (Live) · 2020 - Khona manje
Khona manje (Live) · 2020 - Yithi Masoja
Shebeen Queen (Live) · 2020 - Woza
Live at the Bassline · 1999 - Zimbabwe
Shebeen Queen (Live) · 2020 - Draaikies
Shebeen Queen (Live) · 2020 - Molaetsa keo
Molaetsa keo (Live) · 2020 - Jabula
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - Ingoma
Miyela Afrika · 2000 - Ntate Mahlasela
Wisdom of Forgiveness · 1994 - Heaven in My Heart
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - Melodi ya Mamelodi
When You Come Back · 1992 - Ubuhle Bomhlaba
Wisdom of Forgiveness · 1994 - Chamber of Justice
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - Moleko
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - Kuyobanjani Na?
Silang Mabele · 1997 - Loneliness
Sing To The People · 2013 - Troubador
Silang Mabele · 1997 - Troubadour
The Voice · 2003 - Song for Thandi
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - Tibidi Waka
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - In Solitary Confinment
When You Come Back · 1992 - Gijimane Masotsha
When You Come Back · 1992 - Tswang Tswang Tswang
Sing To The People · 2013 - Mighty River
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - Sleep tight Margaret
Silang Mabele · 1997 - Tontobane
Wisdom of Forgiveness · 1994 - Woza
Say Africa · 2010 - Conjecture of the Hour
Say Africa · 2010 - Voices
Silang Mabele · 1997 - Our Sand
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - When You Come Back
Live at the Bassline · 1999 - Pata Pata
Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) · 2006 - Emtini Wababe
Miyela Afrika · 2000 - Re Yo Tshela Kae
Say Africa · 2010 - Amdokwe
Miyela Afrika · 2000
Vusi Mahlasela Albums
- Shebeen Queen (Live) 2020
- When You Come Back 1992
- Say Africa 2010
- Silang Mabele 1997
- Guiding Star 2007
- Sing To The People 2013
- Wisdom of Forgiveness 1994
- Live at the Bassline 1999
- Miyela Afrika 2000
- Jungle of Questions 2000
- The Collection Bala Brothers 2015
- Guiding Star (Naledi Ya Tsela) 2006
- With Love 2011
- Royal Stink 2004
- The Voice 2003
- Vusi Mahlasela, Greatest Hits 2014
- South African Jazz 2010
- Guitar Men 2006
- Rhythms Of Africa 1999
- Africa Greatest Hit Songs, Vol. 1 2014
- Mzansi Greatest Jazz Artists Praise the Lord 2016
- The Essential 2017
- Shot Down (Resistance Music from Apartheid South Africa) 2007
- Essential African Mzansi Greatest Jazzy Hit Sounds 2015
Vusi Mahlasela Awards
- 2012: He received a life time achievement award at the SAMA Awards.
Vusi Mahlasela Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
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