Brenda Fassie, South Africa ‘ s first black pop star, who gave a voice to disenfranchised blacks at the height of apartheid, has died of complications from an asthma attack, her family said. She was ...

The name Brenda Fassie evokes a powerful mix of pride, nostalgia, and profound sadness at her loss. Known affectionately as “MaBrr,” Fassie was more than a pop star. She was a revolutionary force, a ...