He Sold Millions… and Died Broke | The Tragic Story of Mahlathini

The tragic story of the legendary South African musician. Mahlathini worked with Mahotella queens. Released songs like Kazet, Melodi yalla and lilizela mlilizeli. This is a story about music industry exploiting South African artists. Many people including Busi Mhlongo were shocked to learn that Mahlathini died a pauper. He traveled France, the US, Japan and performed at the Wembley stadium but died a pauper. He did not get his royalties. He was called an alcoholic instead of being paid back his money. The effects of apartheid were not only social but they transcend. They affect music and artists. Black celebrity insights Untold black history facts Celebrities who died poor Mahlathini and the mahotella queens Melodi yalla Lilizela Mlilizeli Kazet Alternate history of South Africa Tribute to a South African legend Celebrities who died poor Living wages for musicians act An Anthology of African music Most influential musicians of all time #Mahlathini #SAMRO #southafrica #Mahlathini #LionOfSoweto #paris #Mbaqanga #paulsimon #MahotellaQueens #ApartheidEraMusic #SouthAfricanHistory #harrybelafonte #heist #graceland #samro #labubu #g20