Mpura
Mongezi Thomas Stuurman (22 September 1995 – 9 August 2021), known professionally as Mpura, was a South African rapper, fashion designer and record producer best known for his hit song "Umsebenzi Wethu", sung in Zulu language. He was also known for his most popular songs "Impilo Yase Sandton"
Mpura
- Name
- Mpura
- Birth Name
- Mongezi Thomas Stuurman
- Born
- 22 September 1995
- Birthplace
- Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
- Died
- 9 August 2021
- Place of death
- near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
- Occupation
- * Rapper
- Nationality
- South Africa
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Mongezi Thomas Stuurman (22 September 1995 – 9 August 2021), known professionally as Mpura, was a South African rapper, fashion designer and record producer best known for his hit song "Umsebenzi Wethu", sung in Zulu language. He was also known for his most popular songs "Impilo Yase Sandton"
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Mpura • Birth Name — Mongezi Thomas Stuurman • Born — 22 September 1995 • Birthplace — Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa • Died — 9 August 2021 • Place of death — near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa • Genre — Amapiano • Occupation — * Rapper • Fashion designer • Record producer • Alias — * Mpura Mpura • Mpura wadi bed time story • Instrument — Vocals • Years Active — 2018–2021 • Associated Acts — * Mr JazziQ • Busta 929 • Lady Du • Reece Madlisa • Zuma • DJ Maphorisa • Kabza De Small • uncle watti
Early life and education
Early life and education
Mpura was born and raised in Chiawelo extension 3 Soweto, Gauteng. He attended Highlands North Boys’ High School.
Career
Career
Before he rose to fame in the music industry, he was involved in fashion and founded Mpura Designs, a unisex street style brand. In 2018, he made his South African Fashion Week debut, showcasing his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection. On 11 December 2020, he and Busta 929 featuring Lady Du, Reece Madlisa, Mr JazziQ and Zuma single Umsebenzi Wethu was released. The song reached number one local iTunes charts and was certified platinum.
Death
Death
On 9 August 2021, Mpura died in a car accident on his way to perform at an event in the North West, alongside Thando & Killer Kau.
Identity
Identity
Mpura is recorded with the occupation fashion designer. Recorded with the occupation record producer. Recorded with the occupation songwriter. Recorded with the occupation singer. Recorded with the occupation rapper. Recorded as rapper, fashion designer, record producer, singer and songwriter.
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
The full dated record · 2 entries
1995
Mpura was born on 22 September 1995.
2021
Mpura died on 9 August 2021.
Primary material
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q108301387: Mpura
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reference work
- “Mpura”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Awards and nominations
• Year — Award ceremony — Prize — Result • 2021 — SA Amapiano Music Awards — Best Amapiano Lyricist/Rapper
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These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Mpura wadi bedtime story laid to rest. sowetourban.co.za.
- 2.Notho, Snazo. Mpura remembered as a supportive, God-fearing dreamer who always prayed for his friends Drum. Drum. 17 August 2021.
- 3.WATCH: Riky Rick and Mpura’s brothers emotional speeches at late star’s funeral. iol.co.za.
- 4.SA celebrities pay tribute to Mpura on 26th birthday. Fakaza. 2021-09-22.
- 5.6 Things You Should Know About Mpura. theyanos.co.za.
- 6.Get to know the fashion side of Mongezi ’Mpura’ Stuurman. iol.co.za.
- 7.Masia, Gloria. Mpura Calls On 'Umsebenzi Wethu' Features To Drop The Track's Music Video - The Yanos Magazine. The Yanos Magazine. 11 June 2021.
- 8.Israel A, John. Busta 929 & Mpura's "Umsebenzi Wethu" Goes Platinum With Over 6 Million Streams. Ubetoo. 22 February 2021.
- 9.Stars recognised at the first SA Amapiano Awards. news24.com.
- 10.WATCH: Family & friends bid farewell to Mpura at intimate funeral service. iol.co.za.
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