Democracy 30 | A look at Boom Shaka and remembering Lebo Mathosa

Boom Shaka is a popular music group that mostly made Kwaito music in the 90s and early 2000s.

The group consisted of Junior Sokhela, Theo Nhlengethwa, Thembi Seete and the late Lebo Mathosa.

Boom Shaka was purposely put together to appeal to a youth audience by presenting a new sound and a new style.

Their unique kwaito style was able to launch them into the international market and helped them achieved success outside of South Africa, especially in the UK.

South African music producer Don Laka started his own record label and put together a group, containing a DJ - Junior Sokhela, Theo Nhlengethwa, and Prophets of Da City.

This formed the early version of Boom Shaka.

Then came the two female power-houses, Lebo Mathosa, and Thembi Seete, to complete the group.

Boom Shaka's first single "It's About Time" was released in 1993.

Their first album was produced in 1994 and was an instant success.

To reflect on their musical journey, we are now joined by Boom Shaka members Junior Sokhela, Theo Nhlengethwa, Thembe Seete.

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