Arthur Mafokate, commonly known as King of Kwaito, is a South African kwaito artist and producer.
Arthur Mafokate formerly worked as a backup dancer for Brenda Fassie, Monwa & Son, and Johnny Mokhali. He released his debut album, Windy Windy, in 1994, which would include the famous song “Amagents Ayaphanda.”
According to Forbes, Arthur Mafokate has established a perfect fan following over time, which has provided them with much-needed exposure not just in South Africa but internationally, and they are well recognized in the South African music business. Their success has earned them several awards and endorsement deals.
At the 2007 FNB South African Music Awards, he was awarded for his contribution to this new generation of music. His success in the ‘Song of the Year’ category shows the odd appeal of a music genre that, unlike traditional South African music, does not analyze the historical black struggle.
How Old Is Arthur Mafokate?
Arthur Mafokate is a 59-year-old man who was born on July 10, 1962.
He is the son of Enos Mafokate, an Olympic equestrian and philanthropist. He was born in Soweto, Gauteng, and eventually migrated to Midrand with his family.
His 1995 song “Kaffir,” which has sold over 500,000 copies, was the first kwaito blockbuster. Its lyrics represent the new freedoms that developed following the political events of 1994, including the adoption of a new constitution and the establishment of a democratic election system.
His tune “Hlokoloza” obtained a nomination for Best Kwaito Song at the 2021 Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards. In 1998, he won Song of the Year at the SAMA FNB Awards for his song Oyi Oyi.