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Ten of our favourite songs from the late Lebo Mathosa

It’s been 12 years since the untimely and tragic passing of pop star and icon Lebo Mathosa. As one of the brightest stars of her generation, she left us a great deal of music from her time with Boom Shaka and as a solo artist.

Check out our top 10 below:

Lebo Mathosa – Brand new day 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKOqY1D2Jyc

Boom Shaka- It’s about time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzxud8tRYJo

Lebo Mathosa- I love music 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdPMC9j00tI

Trompies ft Lebo Mathosa – Magasman 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CFU4SK_I-0

Boom Shaka- Thobela 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ePQ_aNY7K8

Lebo Mathosa- Ntozabantu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-2yt-Wl_u0&list=PLAjT5pUipDPJ9mc_7ZHlnHVcBBJveijNa&index=3

Boom Shaka- Nkosi Sikeleli Africa 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upnghwdkOss

Lebo Mathosa & Shana- Bhenga 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1j-hh6vp4A

Boom Shaka- Lerato

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnNeFosCnEU

Lebo Mathosa- Awudede 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DboWqIkk4tE&list=PL-be66f5dNVAwBvXvomt2JeKUGdMAd3zB

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