Albert Mazibuko: Long-time Ladysmith Black Mambazo member dies aged 77
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: South Africa
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Albert Mazibuko, who sang in the South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo for over five decades, has died at the age of 77 after a short illness. He joined the group in 1969, which won five Grammy Awards and collaborated with Paul Simon on the Graceland album. Ladysmith Black Mambazo paid tribute to Mazibuko, describing him as a 'wise elder' and a 'saint' who always shared the group's history and its message of peace and harmony.
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