DIVA EXTRAORDINAIRE

I have no better words to describe this woman. Born Yvonne Machaka in Dobsoville , Soweto a while ago, this mama epitomizes true African grace. Like the virtuous woman quoted in the book of Proverbs she receives praise not only from her husband and family- but she is highly respected by the African community.  With a singing career that has bag more praises than the current crops of singers can only dream – this sensation has gone on to break the stereotype of fading with age. While most of her peers have disappeared from the media front, Yvonne continues to stay relevant - decades after the peak of her singing career, putting Africa on the map.

Among her countless achievements is being the UNICEF goodwill ambassador against malaria and yet another credible businesswoman with interests in mining, IT , adult education – amongst other ventures. Her story is truly inspirational. Despite being raised by a widowed mother and falling pregnant at a tender age – she has gone on to make a success of herself in most aspects- culminating into the legend himself - Nelson Mandela - calling her a daughter and  ‘a national icon’.

She rocked the mid 80s and most of the 90s with hits such as Umqomboti- a personal favourite of mine. This song takes me back to my childhood years – beautiful memories.

Do take time to listen to this track and let me know if we still have this kind of thing going on now. Are we as proud of our African heritage like the icons of back then??

All in all words fail me in regard to the legacy this woman has- long live Mama Afrika.

And to top it all – this woman never ages.

all about her here

 http://www.princessofafrica.com/