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'''Freddy Gwala''' is a [[South Africa|South African]] musician who invented Zumba,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manjeya |first=Yamkeleka |title=Musical legend Freddie Gwala teams up with Lindough to reimagine fan-favourite song |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/musical-legend-freddie-gwala-teams-up-with-lindough-to-reimagine-fan-favourite-song-20231027 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=City Press |language=en-US}}</ref> a genre of African music that he started in the early 1970s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/authors/bambalelep |title=Music legend Gwala credits his success, longevity to his love for the people |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2023-05-19-music-legend-gwala-credits-his-success-longevity-to-his-love-for-the-people/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1BQX813xNOAD1zylJ9lUu5SjYoVUdv1rDT9BfeC_ZySJeUpUDzTCOC_b4 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=SowetanLIVE |language=en-ZA}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Freddy Gwala To Launch New Album In Bulawayo - News Report Zimbabwe |url=https://newsreportzim.com/freddy-gwala-to-launch-new-album-in-bulawayo/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=News Report Zimbabwe - News That Matters |language=en-US}}</ref> He began his music career with his brothers<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gift Gwala was a composer of note |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2011-03-25-gift-gwala-was-a-composer-of-note/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=SowetanLIVE |language=en-ZA}}</ref> in 1973 when they formed a group called Pure Gold. He also co-founded another group called [[Platform One (music group)|Platform One]]. He has also contributed to albums for different artists such as [[Brenda Fassie]] and other artists.<ref><nowiki>https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-local-byo-234459.html</nowiki></ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manjeya |first=Yamkeleka |title=Musical legend Freddie Gwala teams up with Lindough to reimagine fan-favourite song |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/musical-legend-freddie-gwala-teams-up-with-lindough-to-reimagine-fan-favourite-song-20231027 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=City Press |language=en-US}}</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/vusa-mkhaya-releases-bosso-song-with-freddy-gwala/</nowiki></ref>
'''Freddy Gwala''' is a [[South Africa|South African]] musician who invented Zumba,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manjeya |first=Yamkeleka |title=Musical legend Freddie Gwala teams up with Lindough to reimagine fan-favourite song |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/musical-legend-freddie-gwala-teams-up-with-lindough-to-reimagine-fan-favourite-song-20231027 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=City Press |language=en-US}}</ref> a genre of African music that he started in the early 1970s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/authors/bambalelep |title=Music legend Gwala credits his success, longevity to his love for the people |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2023-05-19-music-legend-gwala-credits-his-success-longevity-to-his-love-for-the-people/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1BQX813xNOAD1zylJ9lUu5SjYoVUdv1rDT9BfeC_ZySJeUpUDzTCOC_b4 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=SowetanLIVE |language=en-ZA}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Freddy Gwala To Launch New Album In Bulawayo - News Report Zimbabwe |url=https://newsreportzim.com/freddy-gwala-to-launch-new-album-in-bulawayo/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=News Report Zimbabwe - News That Matters |language=en-US}}</ref> He began his music career with his brothers<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gift Gwala was a composer of note |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2011-03-25-gift-gwala-was-a-composer-of-note/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=SowetanLIVE |language=en-ZA}}</ref> in 1973 after they formed a group called Pure Gold. He also co-founded another group called [[Platform One (music group)|Platform One]]. He has also contributed to albums for different artists such as [[Brenda Fassie]] and other artists.<ref><nowiki>https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-local-byo-234459.html</nowiki></ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manjeya |first=Yamkeleka |title=Musical legend Freddie Gwala teams up with Lindough to reimagine fan-favourite song |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/musical-legend-freddie-gwala-teams-up-with-lindough-to-reimagine-fan-favourite-song-20231027 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=City Press |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddie Gwala - Shikisha Mahala (CD) |url=https://www.loot.co.za/product/shikisha-mahala/fwvd-571-ga10 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=www.loot.co.za}}</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/vusa-mkhaya-releases-bosso-song-with-freddy-gwala/</nowiki></ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=halexaxination |date=2023-11-02 |title=HBK Live Act & Freddy Gwala - Amadamara - Download Audio Mp3 UMKULO |url=https://umkulo.tinamagazine.com/hbk-live-act-freddy-gwala-amadamara/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=UMKULO: Amapiano/Hip Hop/House - South Africa |language=en-US}}</ref>


In October 2023, Gwala launched his 19th album titled “Iparole” in [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]].<ref name=":0" /><ref><nowiki>https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/?p=15218</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/south-african-artiste-freddy-amadamara-gwala-lands-in-bulawayo-for-show/</nowiki></ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddy Gwala To Launch Album In Zim – ZimEye |url=https://www.zimeye.net/2023/10/08/freddy-gwala-to-launch-album-in-zim/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddie Gwala invades Bulawayo – DailyNews |url=https://dailynews.co.zw/freddie-gwala-invades-bulawayo/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=dailynews.co.zw}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddie Gwala to launch album in Zimbabwe – DailyNews |url=https://dailynews.co.zw/freddie-gwala-to-launch-album-in-zimbabwe/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=dailynews.co.zw}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Nehanda |date=2012-03-31 |title=Freddy Gwala set to ‘Zumba’ in Zimbabwe |url=https://nehandaradio.com/2012/03/31/freddy-gwala-set-to-zumba-in-zimbabwe/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Nehanda Radio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Nehanda |date=2012-03-19 |title=Freddy Gwala set for two shows in Harare |url=https://nehandaradio.com/2012/03/19/freddy-gwala-set-for-two-shows-in-harare/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Nehanda Radio |language=en-US}}</ref>During the album launch, he has also visited the [[Victoria Falls]].<ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/freddy-gwala-to-visit-victoria-falls/</nowiki></ref> Some of popular songs include ‘Amadamara’, ‘Tshidi S’khelekhele’, ‘Matshidiso’ and ‘Ngiboshiwe’.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Import |first=Pongrass |date=2019-04-21 |title=AwonMnyuzik makes music with veteran musician |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/southern-courier/160802/awonmnyuzik-makes-music-with-veteran-musician/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Southern Courier |language=en-US}}</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/freddie-gwala-to-launch-album-in-zimbabwe/</nowiki></ref>
In October 2023, Gwala launched his 19th album titled “Iparole” in [[Bulawayo]], [[Zimbabwe]].<ref name=":0" /><ref><nowiki>https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/?p=15218</nowiki></ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/south-african-artiste-freddy-amadamara-gwala-lands-in-bulawayo-for-show/</nowiki></ref> <ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddy Gwala To Launch Album In Zim – ZimEye |url=https://www.zimeye.net/2023/10/08/freddy-gwala-to-launch-album-in-zim/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddie Gwala invades Bulawayo – DailyNews |url=https://dailynews.co.zw/freddie-gwala-invades-bulawayo/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=dailynews.co.zw}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddie Gwala to launch album in Zimbabwe – DailyNews |url=https://dailynews.co.zw/freddie-gwala-to-launch-album-in-zimbabwe/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=dailynews.co.zw}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Freddie Gwala falls in love with Zim |url=https://www.herald.co.zw/freddie-gwala-falls-in-love-with-zim/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=The Herald |language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Nehanda |date=2012-03-31 |title=Freddy Gwala set to ‘Zumba’ in Zimbabwe |url=https://nehandaradio.com/2012/03/31/freddy-gwala-set-to-zumba-in-zimbabwe/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Nehanda Radio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Nehanda |date=2012-03-19 |title=Freddy Gwala set for two shows in Harare |url=https://nehandaradio.com/2012/03/19/freddy-gwala-set-for-two-shows-in-harare/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Nehanda Radio |language=en-US}}</ref>During the album launch, he has also visited the [[Victoria Falls]].<ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/freddy-gwala-to-visit-victoria-falls/</nowiki></ref> Some of popular songs include ‘Amadamara’, ‘Tshidi S’khelekhele’, ‘Matshidiso’ and ‘Ngiboshiwe’.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Import |first=Pongrass |date=2019-04-21 |title=AwonMnyuzik makes music with veteran musician |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/southern-courier/160802/awonmnyuzik-makes-music-with-veteran-musician/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Southern Courier |language=en-US}}</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/freddie-gwala-to-launch-album-in-zimbabwe/</nowiki></ref>


== Background ==
== Background ==
=== Early life ===
=== Early life ===
Gwala was born on 6 October, 1958 in [[Soweto]], South Africa. His is credited with having created the “Zumba” genre of African music, a fusion of soul music and disco. One of his popular songs in the genre is “Amadamara”. Gwala spent 10 years in prison for stealing cars in the 1980s. He told Daily Sun that music saved his life and that he does not want to commit crime anymore because prison is hell. He has 18 albums since 1990s when he released his first album titled "Amadamara".<ref>https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/?p=15218</ref><ref name=":0" /> In 2023, Gwala was deported after arriving at the [[Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport|Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport]] without a work permit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Nehanda |date=2012-12-04 |title=Freddy Gwala deported from Zimbabwe |url=https://nehandaradio.com/2012/12/04/freddy-gwala-deported-from-zimbabwe/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Nehanda Radio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/i-was-afraid-id-be-deported-again/</nowiki></ref> In 2010 again, he was due to perform at Ibumba Festival in Bulawayo when he was sent packing for not having a work permit.
Gwala was born on 6 October, 1958 in [[Soweto]], South Africa. His is credited with having created the “Zumba” genre of African music, a fusion of soul music and disco. One of his popular songs in the genre is “Amadamara”. Gwala spent 10 years in prison for stealing cars in the 1980s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DUBE |first=AARON |title=Freddie Gwala - I used to steal cars! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/freddie-gwala-i-used-to-steal-cars-20230223 |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref> He told Daily Sun that music saved his life and that he does not want to commit crime anymore because prison is hell. He has 18 albums since 1990s when he released his first album titled "Amadamara".<ref>https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/?p=15218</ref><ref name=":0" /> In 2023, Gwala was deported after arriving at the [[Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport|Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport]] without a work permit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Radio |first=Nehanda |date=2012-12-04 |title=Freddy Gwala deported from Zimbabwe |url=https://nehandaradio.com/2012/12/04/freddy-gwala-deported-from-zimbabwe/ |access-date=2023-11-15 |website=Nehanda Radio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref><nowiki>https://www.chronicle.co.zw/i-was-afraid-id-be-deported-again/</nowiki></ref> In 2010 again, he was due to perform at Ibumba Festival in Bulawayo when he was sent packing for not having a work permit.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 20:31, 15 November 2023

Freddy Gwala
Born (1958-10-06) October 6, 1958 (age 66)
Soweto, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Children5

Freddy Gwala is a South African musician who invented Zumba,[1] a genre of African music that he started in the early 1970s.[2][3] He began his music career with his brothers[4] in 1973 after they formed a group called Pure Gold. He also co-founded another group called Platform One. He has also contributed to albums for different artists such as Brenda Fassie and other artists.[5][6][7][8][9]

In October 2023, Gwala launched his 19th album titled “Iparole” in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.[3][10][11] [12][13][14][15] [16][17]During the album launch, he has also visited the Victoria Falls.[18] Some of popular songs include ‘Amadamara’, ‘Tshidi S’khelekhele’, ‘Matshidiso’ and ‘Ngiboshiwe’.[3][19][20]

Background

Early life

Gwala was born on 6 October, 1958 in Soweto, South Africa. His is credited with having created the “Zumba” genre of African music, a fusion of soul music and disco. One of his popular songs in the genre is “Amadamara”. Gwala spent 10 years in prison for stealing cars in the 1980s.[21] He told Daily Sun that music saved his life and that he does not want to commit crime anymore because prison is hell. He has 18 albums since 1990s when he released his first album titled "Amadamara".[22][3] In 2023, Gwala was deported after arriving at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport without a work permit.[23][24] In 2010 again, he was due to perform at Ibumba Festival in Bulawayo when he was sent packing for not having a work permit.

References

  1. ^ Manjeya, Yamkeleka. "Musical legend Freddie Gwala teams up with Lindough to reimagine fan-favourite song". City Press. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  2. ^ https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/authors/bambalelep. "Music legend Gwala credits his success, longevity to his love for the people". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-15. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "Freddy Gwala To Launch New Album In Bulawayo - News Report Zimbabwe". News Report Zimbabwe - News That Matters. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  4. ^ "Gift Gwala was a composer of note". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  5. ^ https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-local-byo-234459.html
  6. ^ Manjeya, Yamkeleka. "Musical legend Freddie Gwala teams up with Lindough to reimagine fan-favourite song". City Press. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  7. ^ "Freddie Gwala - Shikisha Mahala (CD)". www.loot.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  8. ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/vusa-mkhaya-releases-bosso-song-with-freddy-gwala/
  9. ^ halexaxination (2023-11-02). "HBK Live Act & Freddy Gwala - Amadamara - Download Audio Mp3 UMKULO". UMKULO: Amapiano/Hip Hop/House - South Africa. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  10. ^ https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/?p=15218
  11. ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/south-african-artiste-freddy-amadamara-gwala-lands-in-bulawayo-for-show/
  12. ^ "Freddy Gwala To Launch Album In Zim – ZimEye". Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  13. ^ "Freddie Gwala invades Bulawayo – DailyNews". dailynews.co.zw. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  14. ^ "Freddie Gwala to launch album in Zimbabwe – DailyNews". dailynews.co.zw. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  15. ^ "Freddie Gwala falls in love with Zim". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  16. ^ Radio, Nehanda (2012-03-31). "Freddy Gwala set to 'Zumba' in Zimbabwe". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  17. ^ Radio, Nehanda (2012-03-19). "Freddy Gwala set for two shows in Harare". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  18. ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/freddy-gwala-to-visit-victoria-falls/
  19. ^ Import, Pongrass (2019-04-21). "AwonMnyuzik makes music with veteran musician". Southern Courier. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  20. ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/freddie-gwala-to-launch-album-in-zimbabwe/
  21. ^ DUBE, AARON. "Freddie Gwala - I used to steal cars!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  22. ^ https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/?p=15218
  23. ^ Radio, Nehanda (2012-12-04). "Freddy Gwala deported from Zimbabwe". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  24. ^ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/i-was-afraid-id-be-deported-again/
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