Tsidii Le Loka-Lupindo, born April 3, 1968, in Lesotho, is a vocalist and
composer from South Africa. She began her musical journey at age 16 when she
moved to Johannesburg and joined the group South of Sahara. In 1985, Tsidii Le
Loka-Lupindo formed Shadiii with Anneline Malebo and Faith Shadi Kekana,
releasing their maxi single "Yes I'm Gonna Give It Up". She later studied
Economics and Music at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In 1996, Tsidii
Le Loka-Lupindo originated the role of Rafiki in Disney's Broadway production of
The Lion King, for which she received the Drama ...