About Phuzushukela
Lived 1930 – 2011 (aged 80–81). Phuzushukela was a guitarist.
Phuzushukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians, and has been described as a pioneer of the genre and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence.
He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.
Discography
Sizwile Nsizwa (1975) Asambeni Siye Kwelakithi (1977) Sehlule Umkhomazi (1982)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Phuzushukela?
musical artist
When was Phuzushukela born?
Phuzushukela was born on 25 March 1930 in Nkandla.
When did Phuzushukela die?
Phuzushukela died in 2011 in Durban.
What was Phuzushukela's occupation?
Phuzushukela was a guitarist.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phuzushukela. https://biography.guide/phuzushukela/
MLA: "Phuzushukela." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phuzushukela/.
Chicago: "Phuzushukela." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/phuzushukela/.
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