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Zahara
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Bio
Bulelwa Mkutukana, professionally known as Zahara, was a multi-award-winning Afro-soul singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist from South Africa. She began her journey in the school choir and rose to fame with her 2011 debut album, "Loliwe." Achieving double platinum status in just 17 days, it became South Africa's fastest-selling record. She continued her success with hits like "Country Girl" (2015) and "Nqaba Yam" (2021). Zahara gained international acclaim, making the BBC's 2020 list of 100 women and also serving as a guest judge on Idols, South Africa. Sadly, Zahara's flourishing career ended in 2023, when she passed away due to underlying health complications.
Discography
Albums6
Nqaba Yam
Nqaba Yam2021 • AlbumTracks: 12
Mgodi
Mgodi2017 • albumTracks: 12
Country Girl
Country Girl2015 • albumTracks: 13
Phendula
Phendula2013 • AlbumTracks: 14
The Beginning
The Beginning2012 • AlbumTracks: 14
Loliwe
Loliwe2011 • albumTracks: 12
EPs1
Woman of Power
Woman of Power2023 • EPTracks: 6
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