David Masondo (singer)

This article is about the South African singer. For the South African politician, see David Masondo.

David Mdavu Masondo (1950 – 5 July 2015)[1] was a South African singer and drummer. He was the lead vocalist of Mbaqanga group The Soul Brothers.[2]

Career

His musical career began as a drummer for band formed in KwaZulu-Natal in 1970 the Young Brothers.[3] In the early 1970s, the Young Brothers moved to Johannesburg and met the keyboardist Black Moses Ngwenya and co-founded The Soul Brothers.[4][5] In 1975, their breakthrough song, "Mshoza Wami", was released.[5] The song was commercially successful, selling 60,000 copies within three months.[6]

In September 2009, Masondo's solo album Nkosi Bathethelele, fused with Gospel elements, was released in South Africa.[7]

Masondo assaulted his wife Nomsa, and a case was opened.[8] He was arrested on 7 February 2008 at Mofolo Park, Soweto, facing charges for assault and pointing a firearm at his wife.[8]

Personal life

Masondo died at Garden City Hospital in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on 5 July 2015,[9] after suffering from fatigue.

References

  1. ^ "Soul Brothers lead singer David Masondo dies". South Africa: eNCA. 5 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  2. ^ Ndlovu, Bruce. "'Sometimes I imagine him next to me'. . . . . . Moses Ngwenya on life after David Masondo". The Sunday News. Zimbabwe. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Soul Brothers frontman David Masondo dies". Music In Africa. 6 July 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2022.
  4. ^ Dube, Aaron (5 July 2015). "Soul Brother Dies!". Daily SUN. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  5. ^ a b Khumalo, Fred (13 July 2015). "David Masondo: Dancing into the beyond". South Africa: Citypress. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  6. ^ "About | Soul Brothers Music".
  7. ^ "Nkosi Bathethelele by David Masondo on Apple Music". Apple Music. 29 September 2009. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Soul Brothers singer arrested for assault". Mail and Guardian. 7 February 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
  9. ^ "Lead singer of legendary group Soul Brothers dies". Kempton Express. 9 July 2015. Retrieved 9 July 2015.