Lebo Mathosa would have turned 43 years old on Friday. The popular musician was one of the most successful female Kwaito artists in the male-dominated industry. The late music icon passed away 14 years ago aged 29. Here are a few interesting facts about the late legendary entertainer. 1. Early life Lebo Mathosa was born in Daveyton, Gauteng. Her family moved to Johannesburg where Lebo attended St Mary’s High School. She was a born performer and started singing when she was seven years old in her local church choir. 2. Boom Shaka When she was 14 years old, Mathosa was discovered by a Johannesburg DJ and soon after she joined the group Boom Shaka. The group became an instant success and one of the most prominent formative Kwaito groups in South Africa. Read