About Fany Pfumo
Lived 1928 – 1987 (aged 59). Fany Pfumo was a Mozambican singer, soloist and percussionist.
Fany Pfumo (also spelled Fany Mpfumo) (Lourenço Marques, October 18, 1928 – Maputo, November 3, 1987) was a Mozambican-born singer who was mainly active in South Africa. He is considered one of the founders and of the prominent artists in the marrabenta style scene. Born to a poor family, he started his career playing an "oil tin guitar" in Maputo's suburbs but later moved to South Africa in search of a better living. In Johannesburg, Pfumo had the opportunity to record with His Master's Voice, achieving international fame with songs such as Loko ni kumbuka Jorgina ("When I remember Georgina"); this one, in particular, remains one of the best known songs of marrabenta and Mozambican pop music. After achieving international fame in South Africa, Pfumo eventually returned to Mozambique. but also recorded several solo singles.
Partial discography Singles Pfumo's singles include:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fany Pfumo?
Mozambican singer
When was Fany Pfumo born?
Fany Pfumo was born on 18 October 1928 in Mafalala.
When did Fany Pfumo die?
Fany Pfumo died on 3 November 1987.
What was Fany Pfumo's occupation?
Fany Pfumo was a singer, soloist and percussionist.
What nationality was Fany Pfumo?
Fany Pfumo was Mozambican.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fany Pfumo. https://biography.guide/fany-pfumo/
MLA: "Fany Pfumo." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fany-pfumo/.
Chicago: "Fany Pfumo." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fany-pfumo/.
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