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CANDY

MOKWENA

his amazing vocal prowess was born in a musical family later joined Kalawa Jazmee in 2004 where they were Chris-
at Ga- Sedibeni Village, under the revered Rain Queen tened CandyNurse by Oskido. This is when they become part
TModjadji leadership at Bolobedu in Limpopo Province of BOP’s Classic album, “Life Iskorokoro”, also working as the
in South Africa, Musically delicious as her names suggests,- group’s backing crew.
Candy was affected by this upbringing and has been interest- The duo split in 2007.
ed in music for as long as she can remember.She started sing-
ing in her Mother’s community traditional group, Sekgapa, at In 2009, saw Candy go on her own and launched her solo
the tender age of 14. Her mother was the group leader and career with her debut solo album, “Siki (Five Cents)” through
also the percussionist of the act. Sony Music. Being a savvy person, she also decided to take
her career to another level and started her Independent mu-
Candy launched her professional music career in 1993 as sic label called Mosekedi Entertainment
song writer on the legendary late Peter Teanet’s double
multi-platinum seller, Nwa’yingwani. In 1993, Candy with Through Mosekedi Entertainment, she develops new up-
her friend Nurse Matlala moved to the city of gold (JHB) to and–coming artist and does community initiatives amongst
look for a recording deal and met up with Shaagan Disco King others things.
Papa Penny Penny, ending up working on his National hit
“Shichangani-Lshilungu”.

In 1995, they launched their career as Shaka Bundu Girls with
the platinum selling “HONA MO SOO” followed by the Gold
certified “One Day” (1996),and “Hi July” in (1997).

In 1999, after leaving Penny Penny’s stable Gallo Records at
the time, they started to freelance as session musician, and