Lebo Mathosa
Lebo Mathosa, born Lebohang Precious Mathosa on July 16, 1977 in Daveyton, South
Africa, was a kwaito singer known for her distinctive voice. She began singing
at age seven and joined the band Boom Shaka at 14 after being discovered by a
Johannesburg DJ. The group's debut album About Time was an instant hit. Mathosa
left Boom Shaka to pursue a solo career in 1999, releasing her debut album
Dream, which went gold within a month. She won three South African Music Awards
in 2000 for Best Dance Album, Best Dance Single for "Ntozabantu", and Best
Female Vocalist. Her subsequent albums...
