South African music stars died in Drug overdose
Here are 1 famous musicians from South Africa died in Drug overdose:
Brenda Fassie
Brenda Fassie (November 3, 1964 Cape Town-May 9, 2004 Johannesburg) a.k.a. Fassie, Brenda, Brenda Frassie or Brenda was a South African singer.
Her albums include Abantu Bayakhuluma, Amadlozi, Compilation 2000, Greatest Hits, Mina Nawe, Mama, The Remix Collection, Nomakanjani?, and Malibongwe: The Gospel Collection. Genres she performed include Pop music and African popular music.
Brenda Fassie is considered one of South Africa's greatest musicians and is known for her powerful voice, eclectic mix of musical genres, and socially conscious lyrics. She rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s with hits like "Weekend Special," "Too Late for Mama," and "Vulindlela," which became a crossover hit in Europe.
She was affectionately referred to as the "Queen of African Pop" and often used her music to shed light on social and political issues in post-apartheid South Africa, including racism, corruption, and poverty. She was a major advocate for LGBTQ+ rights in a country where homosexuality was still criminalized at the time.
Fassie's personal life was often tumultuous, and she struggled with drug addiction and legal troubles. She experienced a near-fatal cocaine overdose in 1995, but continued to make music and tour throughout her life. She passed away in 2004 at the age of 39 from cardiac arrest, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer for South African music and culture.
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