Patricia Majalisa
South African musician
About Patricia Majalisa
Lived 1967 – 2020 (aged 53).
Patricia Majalisa (15 February 1967 – 9 July 2020) was a South African bubblegum musician. She was known for her contribution to the genre and inspiring the birth of Kwaito music.
Early life Majalisa was born on 15 February 1967 in East London, Eastern Cape province of South Africa. She rose to fame after the launch of her solo career in 1986. She was initially part of the popular Afro pop group Splash, which was headed by Dan Tshanda.
Career Majalisa went solo in the late 1980s, releasing several albums, including Cool Down, Gimba and Witchdoctor, which all achieved platinum status.
Majalisa released albums like Poverty, Ithemba lami.
Later life Patricia Majalisa died on 9 July 2020 due to liver failure.
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Who was Patricia Majalisa?
South African musician (1967-2020)
When was Patricia Majalisa born?
Patricia Majalisa was born on 15 February 1967.
When did Patricia Majalisa die?
Patricia Majalisa died on 9 July 2020.
Sources & further reading
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