Chaka Chaka’s enduring musical journey
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 1070 Views |

Yvonne Chaka Chaka PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Chaka Chaka started singing at the age of 19 in 1985 when Phil Hollis of Dephon Records discovered her. Shortly after, her debut album "I’m in Love With a DJ", sold 35,000 copies, and the title track became an instant hit.
Songs like "I'm Burning Up", "I Cry for Freedom", "Makoti", "Motherland" and the ever-popular, "Umqombothi" immediately ensured Chaka Chaka's status as a star on South Africa's music scene.
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