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Brenda Fassie(1964-2004)

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Brenda Fassie was born on 3 November 1964 in Capetown, South Africa. She is known for Sahara (2005), Blended (2014) and Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008). She died on 9 May 2004 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
BornNovember 3, 1964
DiedMay 9, 2004(39)
BornNovember 3, 1964
DiedMay 9, 2004(39)
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Known for

Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, and Penélope Cruz in Sahara (2005)
Sahara
6.1
  • Soundtrack("Shikhebe Shamago")
  • 2005
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in Blended (2014)
Blended
6.5
  • Soundtrack("Vuli Ndlela")
  • 2014
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008)
Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
7.3
  • Soundtrack("Sghubu se Zion", "Nomakanjani", "Vulindlela", "Black President", "I Straight Lendaba", "Vulindlela", "Black President", "I Straight Lendaba")
  • 2008
Rough Aunties (2008)
Rough Aunties
7.0
  • Soundtrack("Sum' Bulala")
  • 2008

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  • Nna Sajene Kokobela
    TV Series
    • vocals (2001)
    • 2001

Soundtrack



  • Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in Blended (2014)
    Blended
    6.5
    • performer: "Vuli Ndlela"
    • 2014
  • Rough Aunties (2008)
    Rough Aunties
    7.0
    • performer: "Sum' Bulala"
    • 2008
  • Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema (2008)
    Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema
    7.3
    • performer: "Sghubu se Zion", "Nomakanjani", "Vulindlela", "Black President", "I Straight Lendaba"
    • writer: "Vulindlela", "Black President", "I Straight Lendaba"
    • 2008
  • Matthew McConaughey, Steve Zahn, and Penélope Cruz in Sahara (2005)
    Sahara
    6.1
    • performer: "Shikhebe Shamago"
    • 2005

Personal details

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  • Born
    • November 3, 1964
    • Capetown, South Africa
  • Died
    • May 9, 2004
    • Johannesburg, South Africa

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    "Weekend Special" is perhaps her best known song worldwide.
  • Nicknames
    • Ma Brr
    • Madonna of the Townships

FAQ

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  • When did Brenda Fassie die?
    May 9, 2004
  • How old was Brenda Fassie when she died?
    39 years old
  • Where did Brenda Fassie die?
    Johannesburg, South Africa
  • When was Brenda Fassie born?
    November 3, 1964
  • Where was Brenda Fassie born?
    Capetown, South Africa

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