Joseph Shabalala

Joseph Shabalala
Birth nameBhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Shabalala (also given as Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandia Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala and Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphathimandla Bigboy Mxoveni Shabalala)
Born(1940-08-28)28 August 1940
Ladysmith, South Africa
Died11 February 2020(2020-02-11) (aged 79)
Pretoria, South Africa
Occupation(s)Singer, composer, musical director
Years active1960–2014

Bhekizizwe Joseph Shabalala (28 August 1940 – 11 February 2020) was a South African singer and musician who was the founder and musical director of the choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

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