Linda Mkhize, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Linda Mkhize

Date of Birth: 25-Jun-1981

Date of Death: 08-Aug-2018

Profession: disc jockey

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Linda Mkhize

  • Linda Mkhize (22 June 1981 – 8 August 2018), better known by his stage name ProKid or PRO, was a South African rapper and producer.
  • He was known for rapping in a mixture of South African township vernacular and English on township life or Kasi.
  • He became famous following the release of his self-recorded record Soweto with his long time producer and collaborator "Omen The Chef".
  • His song, "Wozobona" gained widespread popularity in South Africa.
  • Mkhize contributed to the development of kasi rap.
  • His work influenced other aritsts such as Red Button, SIYA SHEZI, F-Eezy, K.O., Emtee Da Huslter and Kwesta & Ndumiso (King N) Vilakazi Debut album 2005 Hales And Tales His first single Woza Ozobabona was a big hit 2006 Second Album DNA His biggest single was Move 2008 Third Album Dankie San His Biggest single was Bhampa 2009 Fourth Album Snakes And Ladders his biggest single was Selected 2012 Last Album Continues his biggest single Makasani Mkhize died on 8 August 2018 after a seizure, while visiting a friend in Johannesburg CBD After the announcement of his death media stations across the country produced tributes to him.
  • He was given a state funeral.

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