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Mandla Mofokeng
Spikiri | |
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| Birth name | Mandla Daniel Mofokeng |
| Born | (1967-09-11) 11 September 1967 (age 57) Meadowlands, Soweto, South Africa |
| Genres | Kwaito |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Kalawa Jazmee Records |
Musical artist
Mandla Daniel Mofokeng (born 11 September 1967) is a kwaito musician, singer and producer known as "Spikiri" from Meadowlands, Soweto and a member of the Kwaito group Trompies
He started his career as a dancer in 1985, under the tutelage of South African musician Sello "Chicco" Twala. He later formed a disco group called MM De Luxe with friend M'du Masilela in 1988. This duo recorded two successful albums in 1989 and 1990 and introduced what came to be known as township kwaito today. His passion for music led Mandla to enroll at Fuba Music School in 1991 to study engineering and piano. In the 1990s he was producing music for the likes of Chimora, Kamazu, Senyaka and Fatty Boom Boom better known as Tsekeleke. Known for his unassuming demeanour, Mandla Mofokeng is a founder member of the seminal kwaito group Trompies,[1] which has released a number of albums, some of which are regarded as classics of the genre. He is also a founder member and co-director of the influential record label Kalawa J
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Jairus 's love of music started from a very young age. It was his love for dancing that finally catapulted him into the entertainment industry. During his school days, he would participate in Pantsula dance competitions which he regularly won. He also danced at stokvels, weddings and social gatherings to earn himself some pocket money. His parents always reminded him of the importance and benefits of education. He therefore partook in entertainment activities on a part-time basis wishing not to disappoint his parents. Like all other parents, they just wanted the best for their child.
After matric, Jairus worked as a technician for Canon and Panasonic. The flow of entertainment still ran in his veins. He continued with dancing and music part-time after work. After work, he would go to the studio in Mooi Street in the centre of Johanessburg, and mix with other upcoming entertainers in composing songs and playing around with beats.
At the age of 19, he was approached by one of the fathers of South African music, Sello "Chicco" Twala to be a choreographer in his music videos. He and his future Trompies b
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Trompies
South African kwaito music group
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History
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Trompies' influences
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