Vusi Ximba

Vusi Ximba
Born Vusumuzi Ximba
13 October 1939
Mandini, South Africa
Died 2 February 2011
KwaSwayimane Pietermaritzburg
Residence South Africa
Other names Ximba
Occupation Musician, songwriter, comedian, satirist and accordionist
Years active 1970-2011

Vusi Ximba was an award-winning South African musician, songwriter and comedian and satirist best known for his comic style of music and skit-like performances. Ximba was born and raised in Mandini, north of KwaZulu-Natal. He later moved to KwaSwayimane in Pietermaritzburg where he stayed until his death on 2 February 2011[1][2]

Controversy and banning

At the height of his career, he was met with controversies relating to the use of indecent language in his music and skit performances. The SABC decided to ban most of his songs from radio stations like Ukhozi FM, which was the only station that could play his genre at that time.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Last Note for accordion player". IOL. Independent Newspapers. Retrieved 24 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Vusi Ximba will be missed". Sowetanlive. Sowetan. Retrieved 22 June 2018.
  3. ↑ "Comedy Show A hit in Durbs". Sowetan Live. Sowetan Live. Retrieved 25 August 2018.

Further reading

  • "KZN music veteran dies". City Press. 2 February 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2018 – via News24.com.
  • "Vusi Ximba laid to rest". Drum Digital. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2018 – via News24.com.
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