Joseph Shabalala

Joseph Shabalala (28 August 1940 – 11 February 2020), born Bhekizizwe Joseph Siphatimandla Mxoveni Mshengu Bigboy Shabalala, was a South African singer and musician. He was the founder and musical director of the choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Shabalala was born in Ladysmith, South Africa.
On 11 February 2020, Shabalala died at a hospital in Pretoria from back surgery-related problems at the age of 78.