Yvonne Chaka Chaka

Yvonne Chaka Chaka, born on March eighteenth, nineteen sixty-five, is a celebrated South African singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and educator. Known as the 'Princess of Africa' since her tour in nineteen ninety, she has been a pivotal figure in South African popular music for over thirty-five years, captivating audiences across the continent in countries such as Cameroon, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Ghana, Gabon, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast.

Her musical repertoire includes iconic tracks like 'I'm Burning Up', 'Thank You Mr. DJ', 'I Cry For Freedom', 'Motherland', and the beloved 'Umqombothi', which gained international recognition after being featured in the opening scene of the 2004 film Hotel Rwanda. Chaka Chaka made history as the first Black child to appear on South African television in nineteen eighty-one, and has since shared the stage with global icons including Bono, Angélique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, and the legendary band Queen.

Beyond her musical achievements, Chaka Chaka is a dedicated humanitarian. She champions causes such as The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and serves as the United Nations MDG Envoy for Africa. Appointed by Nelson Mandela as the first ambassador for his children's fund, she also founded the Princess of Africa Foundation, which collaborates with the ACTION global health advocacy partnership. In two thousand twelve, she became the first African woman to receive the World Economic Forum's prestigious Crystal Award.

In addition to her philanthropic work, Chaka Chaka teaches literacy part-time at the University of South Africa and is actively involved in various charitable organizations and NGOs. She also serves on the board of the Johannesburg Tourism Company, further solidifying her commitment to her community and the continent.