Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Musical Artist

1965 –

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Who is Yvonne Chaka Chaka?

Yvonne Chaka Chaka is a South African singer.

Dubbed the "Princess of Africa", Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 20 years. Songs like "I'm Burning Up", "thank you mister dj", "I Cry for Freedom", "Makoti", "Motherland" and the ever-popular "Umqombothi" ensured Yvonne's stardom.

The song "Umqombothi" was featured in the opening scene of the 2004 movie Hotel Rwanda.

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Born
1965
Soweto
Also known as
  • Yvonne Chanka Chanka
  • Chaka Chaka, Yvonne
Nationality
  • South Africa
Profession
Education
  • University of South Africa

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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