South African musician Bongani Fassie has paid a heartfelt tribute to his late mother and music legend, Brenda Fassie, in a deeply personal project that celebrates her enduring legacy in the country’s music industry. Also see: Bongani Fassie Pays Tribute to Brenda Fassie on Her Heavenly Birthday Brenda, widely regarded as one of South Africa’s […]
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Multi-award-winning actress Brenda Ngxoli recently shared how she navigated playing the late icon, Brenda ‘MaBrr’ Fassie in a four-part documentary, Vulindlela. The talented thespian portrays the role of Brenda in a SABC 1 series that shares Brenda’s troubles in the industry which led to her being written off, and her triumphant rebirth following the release […]
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Multi-award-winning actress Brenda Ngxoli will embody the character of the late musical icon, Brenda ‘MaBrr’ Fassie, in a four-part documentary. The talented thespian is renowned for her work on Home Affairs, The River and The Queen among others. She will now bring Brenda’s character to life once more narrating the story of her rise to […]
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It is often said, “You need to know where you come from if you want to see where you are headed,” and the next generation of South African artists is looking no further than Brenda Fassie. This year marked what would have been the late singer’s 61st birthday. Brenda, best known for her hit song, […]
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Gemma Fassie Brings Brenda Fassie’s Spirit to Life In Newtown’s Market Theatre on November 3, family, friends, and South African music fans gathered to celebrate what would have been Brenda Fassie’s 61st birthday. Hosted by media personality Nomuzi Mabena, the “Spotify GLOW” tribute event proved that Brenda’s influence still resonates across generations and Gemma Fassie, […]
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In the early hours of 3 November 2025, the name of the late Brenda Fassie lit up social media feeds. Her son, Bongani Fassie, posted a simple yet powerful message, marking what would have been her 61st birthday. He wrote: “You are that mega-superstar, iconic, legendary… but for me you were simply my mother.” That […]
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Twenty years have passed since the world bid farewell to the legendary South African singer-songwriter, Brenda Nokuzola Fassie, fondly remembered as MaBrrr. In remembrance of her enduring legacy, her son, Bongani Fassie, is set to host a special tribute event at Tycoon Lounge in Bryanston. Tragically Brenda Fassie passed away on 9 May 2004, leaving […]
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A young lady embraces herself as she is told she looks like the late South African songwriter-singer and dancer Brenda Nokuzola Fassie. Brenda is one of the most iconic artists that will forever be celebrated and remembered by mzansi, not only did she write songs that people loved but she also wrote songs that she […]
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The late legend Brenda Fassie who left this earth in May 2004 has been named as a recipient of the Civic Honour award by the City of Cape Town. Having contributed massively to the music and arts industry, the Langa born queen is deserving of this and many other honours. Undoubtably a legend, Brenda, 39 […]
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Bongani Fassie has recently launched an investigation into his late mother and queen of afro-pop Brenda Fassie’s estate. According to Sunday World, the reality TV star and producer reported that nearly R25 million has disappeared from his mother’s estate. The 39-year-old claimed that his mother was robbed when one of the executors sold her publishing […]
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To help you with the soundtrack to your Women’s Day, we’ve rounded up some of the BONA team’s fave songs by their fave artists. 9 of the BONA team’s fave female artists. Enjoy Beyoncé– Formation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDZJPJV__bQ “I am a huge Beyoncél fan and have so many favourites from as far back as her Destiny’s Child […]
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