Sibongile Khumalo

South African opera singer (1957–2021)

Born: 24 September 1957
Soweto
Died: 28 January 2021
Country: South Africa
Discography: 4 albums

Biography

Sibongile Khumalo was a jazz musician who played voice. Sibongile Khumalo was born on 24 September 1957 in Soweto and died on 28 January 2021. The music is usually filed under jazz, traditional folk music and opera. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “The Greatest Hits” (2006) to “Breath Of Life” (2016). Honours include Standard Bank Young Artist Award (1993), Order of Ikhamanga in Silver (2008) and South African Music Awards.

Sibongile Khumalo (24 September 1957 – 28 January 2021) was a South African singer and songwriter. She sang classical, jazz, opera and traditional South African music. She was noted for singing at the inauguration of Nelson Mandela in 1994, as well as the final of the Rugby World Cup the following year. She was appointed to the Order of Ikhamanga in 2008.

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