David Masondo (singer) explained

David Mdavu Masondo (1950 – 5 July 2015)^[1] was a South African singer and drummer. He was the lead vocalist of Mbaqanga group The Soul Brothers.^[2]

Career

His musical career began as a drummer for band formed in KwaZulu-Natal in 1970 the Young Brothers.^[3] In the early 1970s, the Young Brothers moved to Johannesburg and met the keyboardist Black Moses Ngwenya and co-founded The Soul Brothers.^{[4] [5]} In 1975, their breakthrough song, "Mshoza Wami", was released.^[5] The song was commercially successful, selling 60,000 copies within three months.^[6]

In September 2009, Masondo's solo album Nkosi Bathethelele, fused with Gospel elements, was released in South Africa.^[7]

Legal issues

Masondo assaulted his wife Nomsa, and a case was opened.^[8] He was arrested on 7 February 2008 at Mofolo Park, Soweto, facing charges for assault and pointing a firearm at his wife.^[8]

Personal life

Masondo died at Garden City Hospital in Mayfair, Johannesburg, on 5 July 2015,^[9] after suffering from fatigue.

Notes and References

1. News: Soul Brothers lead singer David Masondo dies . eNCA. South Africa. 5 July 2015. 5 July 2015.
2. News: 'Sometimes I imagine him next to me'. . . . . . Moses Ngwenya on life after David Masondo . 7 October 2018. Bruce. Ndlovu. Zimbabwe. The Sunday News.
3. Web site: Soul Brothers frontman David Masondo dies . 30 March 2022. Music In Africa. 6 July 2015.
4. Web site: Soul Brother Dies! . Daily SUN . Aaron. Dube. 5 July 2015. 5 July 2015.
5. News: David Masondo: Dancing into the beyond . 14 June 2022. Citypress. South Africa. Fred . Khumalo. Fred Khumalo. 13 July 2015 .
6. Web site: About Soul Brothers Music .
7. Web site: Nkosi Bathethelele by David Masondo on Apple Music. Apple Music . 29 September 2009. 21 January 2022.
8. Web site: Soul Brothers singer arrested for assault . Mail and Guardian. 14 June 2022. 7 February 2008.
9. Web site: Lead singer of legendary group Soul Brothers dies . Kempton Express. 9 July 2015. 9 July 2015.