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Mzilikazi Khumalo (James Steven Mzilikazi Khumalo) was born on 20 June, 1932 in KwaNgwelu, Natal, Union of South Africa, is a South African composer (1932–2021). Discover Mzilikazi Khumalo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
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James Steven Mzilikazi Khumalo |
| Occupation |
Composer and professor |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
20 June 1932 |
| Birthday |
20 June |
| Birthplace |
KwaNgwelu, Natal, Union of South Africa |
| Date of death |
22 June, 2021 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Mzilikazi Khumalo Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Mzilikazi Khumalo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mzilikazi Khumalo worth at the age of 89 years old? Mzilikazi Khumalo’s income source is mostly from being a successful composer. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Mzilikazi Khumalo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Source of Income |
composer |
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Timeline
James Steven Mzilikazi Khumalo (20 June 1932 – 22 June 2021) was a South African composer and professor emeritus of African languages at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Khumalo was born on the farm KwaNgwelu in Natal in 1932.
Shortly after Khumalo's birth his parents were ordained as ministers in the Salvation Army, which ran the farm at the time.
The family moved to Hlabisa, where Khumalo started school.
After completing high school Khumalo enrolled at the teachers' training college in Mamelodi.
He continued his studies, obtaining a bachelor's degree with majors in English and Zulu in 1956 from the University of South Africa.
His first composition was Ma Ngificwa Ukufa, which had its premiere in 1959.
His compositions consist principally of settings of Zulu texts.
His Five African Songs is an arrangement of four traditional songs and one modern tune for choir and symphony orchestra.
It has been recorded by the South African National Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, conducted by Richard Cock.
Two of the five songs are in the Xhosa language, and the other three are in Zulu.
Khumalo's career in the Department of African Languages of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg began in 1969, when he held a position as a tutor.
He advanced to become a professor of African languages and head of the Department of African Languages at Wits.
In 1986 he composed a choral work for the enthronement of Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Khumalo is also the composer of the cantata uShaka KaSenzangakhona, which tells the story of the Zulu king, Shaka.
He went on to obtain master's degree and, in 1988, a PhD, both from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Khumalo was commissioned by Opera Africa for an opera, resulting in Princess Magogo kaDinuzulu (2002), a work about the Zulu princess, musician and poet Princess Constance Magogo kaDinuzulu.
The opera was the first Zulu language opera.
He also played a role in producing the official post-apartheid version of the National Anthem of South Africa, at the request of President Nelson Mandela.
In 2015 Wits University awarded him an honorary doctorate.
On 22 June 2021, Mzilikazi Khumalo died two days after his 89th birthday following a long illness.
