Lebo Mathosa

Renowned for her signature blonde hair and provocative stage show, Lebo Mathosa was the most successful South African R&B singer of her generation. Tragically, an auto accident claimed her life at the apex of her career. Born in Dayeton, South Africa, in 1977, as a child Mathosa sang in her church choir but dreamed of pop music fame. At 14, she went to live with South African superstar Brenda Fassie, who served as a mentor throughout the teen's early career. In 1994 Mathosa teamed with aspiring rappers Junior Sokhela, Thembi Seete, and Theo Nhlengethwa to form Boom Shaka, whos...