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| Jeff Maluleke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1977 Bushbuckridge Mpumalanga |
| Genres | Afro Pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Labels | CCP Records |
Jeff Maluleke (born 1977) is a South African musician of the M'nwanati people. Jeff was born to Dora and Johannes Maluleke in the town of Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga in 1977. In 2002, the Kora All-Africa Music Awards honoured him as the "Revelation of the Year".
He got signed a record deal with CCP Records in September 1995 and release his album Papa Jeff, with sales over 30 000 units his album was certified gold.
In 2004, at the 10th ceremony of South African Music Awards he won best male composer for his single "Mambo".
Discography
Albums
- Juliana (EMI, 2000)
- Dzovo (EMI, 2001)
- Kilimanjaro (EMI, 2001)
- Mambo: The Collection (ccp Record Company, 2004)
- Mambo (EMI, 2006)
References
- ^ Mojapelo, Max; Galane, Sello (2008). Beyond Memory: Recording the History, Moments and Memories.
Jeff Maluleke was born to Dora and Johannes Maluleke in Mambumbu, Bushbuckridge. As a Maluleke he is a M'nwanati; it is the name of his clan.
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