Albert Mazibuko, a longtime member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died at the age of 77 after a short illness, the group confirmed. Mazibuko joined...

Albert Mazibuko, a longtime member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died at the age of 77 after a short illness, the group confirmed. Mazibuko joined the legendary ensemble in 1969 and remained a central figure for more than five decades. During that time, the group earned global acclaim, winning multiple Grammy Awards and collaborating with Paul Simon on the landmark 1986 album Graceland. Paying tribute, Ladysmith Black Mambazo described him as a gentle and wise presence within the group, someone who guided younger members and remained deeply committed to sharing their message of peace, love and harmony with audiences around the world. Born in uMnambithi (Ladysmith) in eastern South Africa, Mazibuko left school early to work on a...