Image source, WireImageImage caption, Albert Mazibuko loved travelling the world, spreading Ladysmith Black Mambazo's music, the group saidByWedaeli ChibelushiPublished6 April 2026 Albert Mazibuko, who sang in iconic South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo for more than five decades, has died aged 77. The musician's death on Sunday came after a short illness, the choral group posted on their Facebook page. Mazibuko joined Ladysmith Black Mambazo in 1969 and the collective went on to win five Grammy awards and feature on Paul Simon's acclaimed 1986 Graceland album. Ladysmith Black Mambazo paid tribute to Mazibuko on Monday, describing him as "kind to a fault" and a "saint" who acted as a "wise elder" for the group's younger members. "He loved traveling the world, spreading the mission and music of Ladysmith Black Mambazo," the statement said. "He never tired of talking about the group's history and its desire to spread 'peace, love and harmony' everywhere people had ears to listen."
Published: April 6, 2026 3:31 pm
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