2015 will be a year of milestones for the remarkable Yvonne
Chaka Chaka; her 50th birthday, her 30th anniversary in the music industry and
her 10th year as a UNICEF Ambassador!
On 28 of March at the Lyric Theatre, Johannesburg,
Yvonne will celebrate her journey, her work and her life with her CELEBRATE
concert... This star studded concert, presented by 702 will feature the hit
songs that launched one of the most successful careers in the entertainment
world, plus stories and contributions from a host of her iconic friends on
stage.
“702 has a long relationship with Yvonne, we are so proud of
her achievements and are delighted to be able to present this celebration
concert,” said 702 station manager Pheladi Gwangwa.
Yvonne adds, “Growing old is a given, Maturity is a choice. I give thanks,
celebrate and appreciate the gift of life. Pausing and reflecting on the
footprints I leave behind as a Musician, Mother and Humanitarian, for history is what we make
daily! “
Born in Dobsonville, Soweto in 1965,Yvonne Chaka Chaka is
known as the Princess of Africa, a multi-faceted performing artist, entrepreneur,
and humanitarian. In 2015 Yvonne celebrating 30 years in the music
industry. She has shared the stage with
megastars such as Bono, Angelique Kidjo, Annie Lennox, YoussouN'Dour, the
classic rock band Queen, and South Africans Johnny Clegg, Miriam Makeba, and
Hugh Masekela, to name a few. Yvonne has performed for HRM Queen Elizabeth, US
President Bill Clinton, South African Presidents Nelson Mandela,Thabo Mbeki,
Jacob Zuma and many other world leaders.
The list of her accolades and achievements are breath
taking: several South African Music Awards, including a SAMA Lifetime
Achievement gong; a Kora All Africa Music Award plus multiple Platinum and Gold
Album awards among others. In recognition of her humanitarian work, Yvonne was
the recipient of the prestigious World Economic Forum Crystal Award as well as
the Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship Award. She has two diplomas from the
University of South Africa, one in adult education, another in local government
management and administration .She has studied Business Management through
UNISA as well as speech and drama at Trinity College, London . Voted the “most
credible celebrity” in South Africa, Yvonne has graced the covers of more
magazines than many other African icons, illustrating the consistency of her
popularity. Writer Heather Dugmore
stated, “Yvonne Chaka Chaka has a feminine power, a life force that is tangible
with that “It” factor of great stars like Marilyn Monroe.”
Considered a role model throughout the African continent,
she has demonstrated compassion for others throughout her career. Yvonne has also served as Ambassador for the
University of South Africa (UNISA); City of Johannesburg Tourism, and Nelson
Mandela’s 46664 Campaign, and is an honorary Colonel in the South Africa Air
Force. In 2001 Yvonne was named one of
the Top 100 Heroes of South Africa by the Star Newspaper. Despite a travel
schedule that keeps her on the road much of the time, Yvonne continues to make
time to motivate, inspire, and educate everyone she meets. And she says “I am
always ready to learn from others.”
Catch her intimate performance, as she takes a journey
through her life as an African musician and global celebrity.
Venue: The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City
Dates: Saturday, 28 March 2015
Tickets: R200.00 – R350.00
Bookings: www.computicket.com
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