Busi Mhlongo
Victoria Busisiwe Mhlongo, known professionally as Busi Mhlongo, was a South
African singer-songwriter and producer born on October 28, 1947, in Inanda. She
performed in the musical King Kong and formed the ensemble Twasa. In the 1970s,
Mhlongo relocated to London and recorded with artists in exile. She performed
with Salif Keita in the 1980s. Her debut studio album, Babhemu, appeared in
1993. She joined Hugh Masekela for the Africa '95 festival in London. Her second
album, Urban Zulu, appeared in 1999 and reached the Billboard World Music
charts. Her discography included the alb...
