Mpura
Mpura | |
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| Birth name | Mongezi Thomas Stuurman |
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| Born | 22 September 1995 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Died | 9 August 2021 (aged 25) near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa[2] |
| Genres | Amapiano |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–2021 |
Mongezi Thomas Stuurman[3] (22 September 1995 – 9 August 2021),[2][4] known professionally as Mpura, was a South African rapper, fashion designer and record producer best known for his hit song "Umsebenzi Wethu".
Early life and education[edit]
Mpura was born and raised in Soweto, Gauteng . He attended Highlands North Boys’ High School.[5]
Career[edit]
Before he rose to fame in the music industry, he was involved in fashion and founded Mpura Designs, a unisex street style brand. In 2018, he made his South African Fashion Week debut, showcasing his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection.[6]
On 11 December 2020, he and Busta 929 featuring Lady Du, Reece Madlisa, Mr JazziQ and Zuma single Umsebenzi Wethu was released.[7] The song reached number one local iTunes charts and was certified platinum.[8]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
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| 2021 | SA Amapiano Music Awards | Best Amapiano Lyricist/Rapper | Won[9] |
Death[edit]
On 9 August 2021, Mpura died in a car accident on his way to perform at an event in the North West, alongside Killer Kau.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mpura wadi bedtime story laid to rest". sowetourban.co.za.
- ^ a b "WATCH: Riky Rick and Mpura's brothers emotional speeches at late star's funeral". iol.co.za.
- ^ Notho, Snazo (17 August 2021). "Mpura remembered as a supportive, God-fearing dreamer who always prayed for his friends | Drum". Drum. South Africa.
- ^ "SA celebrities pay tribute to Mpura on 26th birthday". Fakaza. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "6 Things You Should Know About Mpura". theyanos.co.za. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ "Get to know the fashion side of Mongezi 'Mpura' Stuurman". iol.co.za. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Masia, Gloria (11 June 2021). "Mpura Calls On 'Umsebenzi Wethu' Features To Drop The Track's Music Video - The Yanos Magazine". The Yanos Magazine.
- ^ Israel A, John (22 February 2021). "Busta 929 & Mpura's "Umsebenzi Wethu" Goes Platinum With Over 6 Million Streams". Ubetoo.
- ^ "Stars recognised at the first SA Amapiano Awards". news24.com. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "WATCH: Family & friends bid farewell to Mpura at intimate funeral service". iol.co.za. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
External links[edit]
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