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Rex Rabanye (Michael Morake Rabanye) was born on 13 March, 1944 in Potchefstroom, South Africa, is a South African musician (1944–2010). Discover Rex Rabanye'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 66 years old?
| Popular As |
Michael Morake Rabanye |
| Occupation |
Recording artist · Keyboardist · Producer · Music Arranger · Composer |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
13 March, 1944 |
| Birthday |
13 March |
| Birthplace |
Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| Date of death |
10 October, 2010 |
| Died Place |
Potchefstroom, South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
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Rex Rabanye Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Rex Rabanye's Wife?
His wife is Achu Rabanye
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Achu Rabanye |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Rex Rabanye Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rex Rabanye worth at the age of 66 years old? Rex Rabanye’s income source is mostly from being a successful musician. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Rex Rabanye's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
musician |
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Micheal Morake Rabanye (13 March 1944 – 10 October 2010), known professionally as Rex Rabanye, was a South African jazz, fusion and soulful pop musician.
Great instrumental legend Rex Rabanye, a key influence on Black Moses of the Soul Brothers and a generation of imitators.
He was born in Potchefstroom.
Rex as he was affectionately known, studied B Uris at the University of Bophuthatswana now known as North-West University, The university is based in Mahikeng where Rex lived with his family for some time.
To the south west of Johannesburg, Ikageng in Potchefstroom produced a hot soul band called the Teenage Lovers.It is hot property was Rex Rabanye, the keyboard wizard who was Ikageng's response to Alexandra's Sankie Chounyane.He had learned to play the keyboards from his father, Samuel Rabanye at the age of fifteen.
His bee-hive organ sound earned him millions of fans around the country.
After going solo, Rex Rabanye hit the country with dynamites like O Nketsang and Moya Moya.
Some of the multi-talented Rex's painting can be seen on the walls of the African Methodist Church in Ikageng.
By the late 80s the lawman who hold a B.Uris degree had moved from his place of birth to Mmabatho near Mafikeng, from where he relaunched his musical career.
His other albums include Somlandela, Campus Mood and Stop Nonsons.
It is just so sad that such a gifted individual could be failed by his health to a point of losing his hearing.
I was almost moved to tears the evening SAMA 12 honoured him with a Lifetime Achievement award.
There he was on a wheelchair receiving the award he so much deserved after inspiring a whole generation of keyboardists.
That reminded me of the night Curtis Mayfield was honoured in the same manner at the Grammy Awards.
I stood up in front of my television set and applauded.
Go soulman go!' I screamed.
He was a founding member of the Teenage Lovers band of which they formed in the late 1960s.
The band consisted of Rex Rabanye (Keyboardist), Dan Makaku (Guitarist), Toto Rabanye (Bass Guitarist), Boy (Saxophonist) and Victor Masigo (Drummer).Lawrence 'Sackey' Goreoang(the "I Love Ikageng" and "Hey-Tah -Dah" hit maker) was also a guitarist in the band and later resorted to a rivalry band (The Question Marks) of The Teenage Lovers which he founded.
The Teenage Lovers band made platinum hits like "Botany 500", "Trinity", "Mmabatho", "Potchefstroom Road" among others.
When the Teenage Lovers disbanded Rex went solo, he conceived platinum-selling albums like Onketsang (1986) and Moya moya (1987).
To date Onketsang remains one of the favourite songs during African Weddings throughout South Africa and neighbouring countries, which is a legacy that is bound to last for many generations to come.
Rex was married to Achu Rabanye and they had 1 son, 2 daughters.
Rex has received many awards in recognition for his contribution to the music industry, one being the South African Music Awards lifetime achievement award during the 2006 MTN SAMA's.
Luckily I was alone in the house and did not have to explain myself to anyone..." (Mojapelo, 2008: 47-48)
He died on 10 October 2010 at his home in Potchefstroom after battling a lifelong illness.
