Mahotella Queens
Formed by producer Rupert Bopape in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1964, the
Mahotella Queens is a mbaqanga vocal group. Originally envisioned as a male and
female ensemble, Rupert Bopape opted for a strictly female line-up comprised of
Hilda Tloubatla, Nobesuthu Mbadu, and Mildred Mangxola. The Mahotella Queens
would provide vocals on a series of recordings by Bopape, often released under
various pseudonyms. The trio then joined forces with male vocalist Simon
‘Mahlathini’ Nkabinde and achieved their first success in their homeland with
the single "Thoro ujola nobani". However, i...
Nina MajubaMahlathini and Mahotella Queens
Thokozile
3:09
Lilizela MlilizeliMahlathini and Mahotella Queens
Thokozile
4:14
The RiverAfrica Express, Mahotella Queens, Zola 7 and Muzi
Egoli
2:31
Bonang SunaMahotella Queens
Melodi Yalla
4:24
I Wanna DanceMahlathini and Mahotella Queens
Thokozile
5:02
Ma' Africa1 Giant Leap, Mahotella Queens and Ulali
1 Giant Leap
4:48
