Vusi Ximba Explained

Vusumuzi Ximba
Birth Date:13 October 1939
Birth Place:Mandeni, South Africa
Death Place:KwaSwayimane, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Genre:Folk
Instrument:Accordion
Years Active:1970–2011
Label:Sony Music Entertainment Africa

Vusi Ximba (October 13, 1939 — February 2, 2011) was a South African musician, songwriter and comedian and satirist best known for his comic style of music and skit-like performances.

He was born and raised in Mandeni, north of KwaZulu-Natal. He later moved to KwaSwayimane in Pietermaritzburg where he stayed until his death on 2 February 2011.[1] [2]

Controversy and banning

At the height of his career, he was met with controversies relating to the use of indecent language in his music and skit performances. The SABC decided to ban most of his songs from radio stations like Ukhozi FM, which was the only station that could play his genre at that time.[3]

Discography

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Last Note for accordion player. IOL. Independent Newspapers. 24 August 2018.
  2. News: Vusi Ximba will be missed . The Sowetan . 22 June 2018.
  3. Web site: Comedy Show A hit in Durbs . Sowetan Live . 25 August 2018.