Phuzushukela | |
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Birth name | John Bengu |
Born | 25 March 1930 Nkandla |
Died | (aged 58–59) Durban, South Africa |
Genres | Maskandi |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
Phuzushukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians,[1] and has been described as a pioneer of the genre[2] and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence.[3]
He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.[3]