Phuzushukela
Phuzushukela | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Bengu |
| Born | 25 March 1930 Nkandla |
| Died | (aged 58–59) Durban, South Africa |
| Genres | Maskandi |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
Phuzushukela (John Bhengu) was one of the first maskanda musicians, and has been described as a pioneer of the genre and the first rural artist in South Africa to achieve prominence.
He influenced later artists such as Johnny Clegg, Busi Mhlongo and Phuzekhemisi among others.