Brenda Nokuzola Fassie was a South African singer, songwriter, dancer and activist. Affectionately called MaBrrr by her fans, she is also known as the “Queen of African Pop”, the “Madonna of The Townships” or simply as The Black Madonna.
brenda fassie
What was the cause of Brenda’s death?
Cocaine overdose
Brenda Fassie / Cause of death
How old was Brenda when she died?
39 years (1964–2004)
Brenda Fassie / Age at death
Brenda Fassie was discovered collapsed at her home in Buccleuch, Gauteng on the morning of April 26th, 2004, and was then taken to a Sunninghill hospital. She remained at the hospital until she died on May 9th at 39 years old.
How is Brenda Fassie related to Nelson Mandela?
Brenda Fassie was a lesbian South African pop star who gained international fame for her work and for the many media storms that built up around her. She was the niece of the famed activist-turned-president, Nelson Mandela, and held many of the same political stances throughout her life.
Why did Brenda Fassie stop singing in English?
Unlike her previous bubble gum pop jams, the song highlighted the brutality of apartheid, the struggle for liberation and called Mandela, “The People’s President.” When the apartheid regime banned the song, Fassie stopped singing in English, and instead, used Xhosa, Sotho and Zulu, proclaiming, “I’m proud to be an …