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Jeff Maluleke
Born1977
Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga
GenresAfro Pop
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar
Years active1990s–present
LabelsCCP Records

Jeff Maluleke (born 1977) is a South African musician of the M'nwanati people.[1][2] Jeff was born to Dora and Johannes Maluleke in the town of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga in 1977. In 2002, the Kora All-Africa Music Awards honoured him as the "Revelation of the Year".[1][3]

He got signed a record deal with CCP Records in September 1995 and release his album Papa Jeff, with sales over 30 000 units his album was certified gold.[4][5]

In 2004, at the 10th ceremony of South African Music Awards he won best male composer for his single "Mambo".[6]

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Albums

References

  1. ^ a b Mojapelo, Max; Galane, Sello (2008). Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories. Jeff Maluleke was born to Dora and Johannes Maluleke in Mambumbu, Bushbuckridge. As a Maluleke he is a M'nwanati; it is the name of his clan.
  2. ^ "News". Drum: A Magazine of Africa for Africa: 22. 2002.
  3. ^ "Revelling in the revelation". Independent Online. 20 November 2002.
  4. ^ "SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC". Music.
  5. ^ "Midmar, a dam good place to be". Independent Online. 9 December 2004.
  6. ^ "Sama10: All the winners | News24". News24. South Africa. 31 May 2004.


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