Platform One (music group)
Platform One | |
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| Origin | Soweto |
| Genres | Afro pop |
| Years active | 1992–Present |
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Platform One is a South African music group that started in early 1992 at Pimville Square in Soweto.[1][2][3] The group is composed of Nani Tengo, the lead vocalist, Sonto Dladla,.[1] The group is known for their popular songs such as Taste and Pass, Womnyakazisa, Thuli, Esibayeni and Makoti, among others.[1][4] The band's debut song, Isencane, remains popular at weddings in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Eswatini and Botswana.[2][5]
Background[edit]
1992: Formation[edit]
In 1992, Nani Tengo, Sonto Dladla and Neli Gwala, who at the time were teenagers, started dancing in the streets which led recognition by audience. Later that same year, they formed a group called Platform One.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Platform One ropes in Zim singer". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ a b Legodi, Simangele. "30 years later, legendary group Platform One makes a comeback". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Radio, Nehanda (2011-06-23). "SA songbird Nani finds love in Zimbabwe". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ https://www.timeslive.co.za/authors/kyle-zeeman. "IN PICTURES | Stars spotted at the Basadi in Music Awards luncheon". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
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