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Yvonne Chaka Chaka (Yvonne Machaka) was born on 18 March, 1965 in Dobsonville, Soweto, South Africa, is a South African singer-songwriter. Discover Yvonne Chaka Chaka's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?

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Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 18 March, 1965
Birthday 18 March
Birthplace Dobsonville, Soweto, South Africa
Nationality South Africa

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Her husband is Mandlalele Mhinga (m. 1989)

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1965

Yvonne Chaka Chaka OIS (born Yvonne Machaka on 18 March 1965) is a South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian and teacher.

When I was born in 1965 in Soweto, it was during apartheid, and those were extremely difficult times.

My dad was a great musician who could never realise his dream.

He died when I was 11 years old.

I inherited my talent from both parents, so music has always been in my blood.

When I was little I would strum an empty tin and blow into a broom stick pretending it was a microphone.

I sang in church choirs.

I loved singing.

I am blessed that I achieved my destiny, and been able to accomplish what my father could not.Of the numerous world leaders she has met, she says her favourite is mentor and father figure Nelson Mandela, who called her his "dear daughter".

"Madiba", as he is affectionately known, recounted that it was Yvonne's music that helped sustain him and others while confined as prisoners on Robben Island.

He said,"It is what we make of what we have, not what we are given, that separates one person from another. Yvonne, you are a testament to my belief. Your generosity has benefited untold numbers of families and orphans facing the challenges of AIDS, terminal illness, abuse, poverty and illiteracy."

Chaka Chaka has four sons with her husband Tiny Mhinga.

1981

As a young performer Chaka Chaka was the first Black child to appear on South African television in 1981.

Since then, she has shared the stage with people such as Bono, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, Youssou N'Dour, the crossover group Appassionante, the classic rock band Queen and South Africans Johnny Clegg, Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela.

She has performed for Queen Elizabeth II, US President Bill Clinton, South African President Thabo Mbeki and other world leaders.

Chaka Chaka is a champion for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and malaria, the United Nations MDG Envoy for Africa, and the Goodwill Ambassador for the Roll Back Malaria Partnership.

She was chosen by Nelson Mandela as the first ambassador for his children's fund, and has also established her own charity, the Princess of Africa Foundation, using the name first given to her in Uganda.

The Princess of Africa Foundation is a partner of the ACTION global health advocacy partnership.

1984

Chaka Chaka started singing at 19 in 1984 when Phil Hollis of Dephon Records discovered her in Johannesburg.

Her début album was called I'm in Love With a DJ.

Songs such as "I'm Burning Up", "I Cry for Freedom", "Sangoma", "Motherland" and the ever-popular "Umqombothi" immediately ensured Chaka Chaka's status as a star on South Africa's mbaqanga music scene.

1985

During her career Chaka Chaka has met many illustrious people including Nelson Mandela (singing at his 85th birthday party), the Queen and Oprah Winfrey.

"Mama Africa", Miriam Makeba, said of her "She's my baby!"

and Hugh Masekela called Chaka Chaka "my mad niece".

Legends Dolly Rathebe and Dorothy Masuka describe Chaka Chaka's music as "something that all should listen to".

When asked who she admired most, Chaka Chaka said:My mother, because she has always been there fore me.

My mother raised three daughters single-handedly on a domestic worker's salary.

That took great courage and strength.

She is my mentor and hero.

1987

Sangoma was released in 1987 on Mercury Records.

Its track listing was "Sangoma", "Come a Little Bit Closer", "Private Lover", "Save Me", "Stimela" and "I'm Gonna Stop Loving You".

Releasing hit after hit, Chaka Chaka's subsequent award-winning albums include Burning Up, Sangoma, Who's the Boss, Motherland, Be Proud to be African, Thank You Mr. DJ, Back on My Feet, Rhythm of Life, Who's Got the Power, Bombani (Tiko Rahini), Power of Afrika, Yvonne and Friends and Kwenzenjani.

1990

Dubbed the "Princess of Africa" (on a 1990 tour), Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 35 years and has been popular in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Gabon, Sierra Leone and Ivory Coast.

Songs such as "I'm Burning Up", "Thank You Mr. DJ", "I Cry For Freedom", "Motherland" and the ever-popular "Umqombothi" ("African Beer") ensured Chaka Chaka's stardom.

2004

The song "Umqombothi" was featured in the opening scene of the 2004 movie Hotel Rwanda.

2012

In 2012, she was the first African woman to receive the World Economic Forum's Crystal Award.

She teaches literacy part-time at the University of South Africa, sits on several boards of charitable organisations and NGOs, and serves on the board of the Johannesburg Tourism Company.

Chaka Chaka was born in Dobsonville in Soweto.

Chaka Chaka had it tough growing up.

Her father died when she was 11 and her mother, a domestic worker, brought up three daughters on her meagre 40-rand-a-month salary.