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          South African singer Sibongile Khumalo () was a musical giant..

          Meet the legendary Sibongile Khumalo, a vocal powerhouse celebrated as South Africa's First Lady of Song.

        1. Veteran South African singer Sibongile Khumalo represents a generation of musicians who are using their vast knowledge and experience to teach upcoming artists.
        2. South African singer Sibongile Khumalo () was a musical giant.
        3. Sibongile Khumalo (24 September – 28 January ) was a South African singer.
        4. Affectionately known as Ma'Mngoma, Dr Sibongile Khumalo was a world-renowned jazz and opera vocalist with a career spanning over 30 years.

          5. Sibongile Khumalo

          South African opera singer (1957–2021)

          Sibongile Khumalo

          OIS

          Khumalo in 2008

          Born(1957-09-24)24 September 1957
          Orlando West, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
          Died28 January 2021(2021-01-28) (aged 63)
          OccupationSinger
          InstrumentVocals
          Years active1992–2021

          Musical artist

          Sibongile KhumaloOIS (24 September 1957 – 28 January 2021) was a South African singer and song writer.[1] She sang classical, jazz, opera and traditional South African music.

          She was noted for singing at the inauguration of Nelson Mandela in 1994, as well as the final of the Rugby World Cup the following year. She was appointed to the Order of Ikhamanga in 2008.[2]

          Early life

          Khumalo was born in Orlando West, Soweto, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 24 September 1957.[3] Her mother worked as a nurse;[3] her father, Khabi Mngoma, was a Professor of music.[4][5] He inspired her to pur