Remembering South African Music Icon Brenda Fassie - 14 Years On

Fourteen years ago, South Africa lost an iconic singer in Brenda Fassie. She went into a coma after a drug overdose and died on May 9, 2004. Many remember Fassie for her voice, dance moves and no-nonsense attitude. Whether you remember her as the Queen of African Pop; the Madonna of The Townships; or simply MaBrrr - here are some of our favourite songs to commerate her life...

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