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Brenda Fassie
First Name: Brenda
Other Names: Nokuzola
Last Name: Fassie
Stage Name: Brenda Fassie
Country: South Africa
Born: 1964
D.O.D: 5/9/2004
Primary Language: Other

Participations

171
Song Writer
1
Arranger
243
Vocalist
6
Songwriter
1
Background Singer
7
Co-Performer
Bio
Brenda Nokuzola Fassie, popularly known by the stage name Brenda Fassie, was a South African singer-songwriter, dancer, and activist. Her first introduction to music was by her mother, a pianist, who took her to performances. Brenda later moved to Soweto, a decision which was the turning point of her music career. Before her demise, Brenda had released over 22 albums, 19 singles & EPs and about 17 compilations. Her hit songs include Vuli Ndlela, Weekend Special, to mention a few.
Discography
Albums24
Ag Shame Lovey - Live Remixed
Ag Shame Lovey - Live Remixed2009 • AlbumTracks: 12
Legends
Legends2008 • AlbumTracks: 16
Angiph'Endlini
Angiph'Endlini2005 • AlbumTracks: 12
Greatest Hits 1964-2004
Greatest Hits 1964-20042004 • AlbumTracks: 20
Gimme Some Volume
Gimme Some Volume2004 • AlbumTracks: 10
Malibongwe
Malibongwe2004 • AlbumTracks: 14
The Remix Collection
The Remix Collection2003 • AlbumTracks: 11
Mali
Mali2003 • AlbumTracks: 11
Myekeleni
Myekeleni2002 • AlbumTracks: 11
Mina Nawe
Mina Nawe2001 • AlbumTracks: 10
Amadlozi
Amadlozi2000 • AlbumTracks: 8
Nomakanjani
Nomakanjani1999 • AlbumTracks: 10
Memeza
Memeza1998 • AlbumTracks: 8
Paparazzi
Paparazzi1997 • AlbumTracks: 12
Now Is the Time
Now Is the Time1996 • AlbumTracks: 11
Umuntu Uyashintsha
Umuntu Uyashintsha1995 • AlbumTracks: 6
Mama
Mama1994 • AlbumTracks: 6
Ambantu Bayakhuluma
Ambantu Bayakhuluma1994 • AlbumTracks: 10
Soon And Very Soon
Soon And Very Soon1994 • AlbumTracks: 8
Yo Baby
Yo Baby1992 • AlbumTracks: 8
I Am Not A Bad Girl
I Am Not A Bad Girl1991 • AlbumTracks: 8
Black President
Black President1990 • AlbumTracks: 8
Too Late For Mama
Too Late For Mama1989 • AlbumTracks: 6
Brenda
Brenda1987 • AlbumTracks: 7
EPs4
Black President - Remixes
Black President - Remixes1990 • EPTracks: 6
Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu
Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu1988 • EPTracks: 6
Ag Shame Lovey
Ag Shame Lovey1987 • EPTracks: 4
It All Adds Up
It All Adds Up1984 • EPTracks: 2
Labels4
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