Vusi Ximba

Vusi Ximba (1939  2011) was a South African musician, songwriter and comedian and satirist best known for his comic style of music and skit-like performances.

Vusumuzi Ximba
Born(1939-10-13)October 13, 1939
EMSINGA, South Africa
DiedFebruary 2, 2011(2011-02-02) (aged 71)
KwaSwayimane Pietermaritzburg
Genresfolk
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)accordion
Years active1970–2011
LabelsSony Music Entertainment Africa

He was born and raised in MSINGA, north of KwaZulu-Natal. He later moved to KwaSwayimane in Pietermaritzburg where he stayed until his death on 2 February 2011.[1][2]

Controversy and banning

At the height of his career, he was met with controversies relating to the use of indecent language in his music and skit performances. The SABC decided to ban most of his songs from radio stations like Ukhozi FM, which was the only station that could play his genre at that time.[3]

Discography

  • Therelina (1997)
  • Umthandazi Ejoyintini (1998)
  • Govozile EP (2020, posthumous released)

References

  1. "Last Note for accordion player". IOL. Independent Newspapers. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  2. "Vusi Ximba will be missed". The Sowetan. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  3. "Comedy Show A hit in Durbs". Sowetan Live. Sowetan Live. Retrieved 25 August 2018.

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