'Joseph served our country both locally and internationally.'
The group even performed some of Ladysmith Black Mambazo hits such as Hallo My Baby. It was followed by Junior Mambazo, a group that was founded by Nkosinathi Shabalala, one of his sons.
"Joseph served our country both locally and internationally. He won prestigious awards from various institutions because his talent could not be ignored. He represented the country well," Mbuli said. "He popularised it and promoted one of our traditional genres. Ladysmith Black Mambazo was dedicated and promoted the music."
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