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Zahara Biography| Age, Education, Career, Personal Life, Death 

Zahara, real name Bulelwa Mkutukana, is a renowned South African singer and songwriter.

Age And Education

Zahara was born on November 9, 1987, in the Phumlani Informal Settlement in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

She was raised by her parents, Nokhaya and Mlamli Mkutukana, alongside six siblings.

Zahara began singing in her school choir at six and was promoted to the senior choir at the age of nine because of her powerful voice.

Music Career

Zahara’s career began with street performances as a busker in East London before catching the attention of TK Nciza and being signed to the TS Records label.

In 2011, she released her debut album, Loliwe, which was a massive success.

The first issue of the album sold out in just 72 hours, and within 19 days, it had sold over 100,000 copies, achieving double platinum status in South Africa.

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