@YVONNE CHAKA CHAKA...Yvonne Chaka Chaka, born Yvonne Machaka on March 18, 1965, in Dobsonville, Soweto, South Africa, is a celebrated singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and teacher. Dubbed the "Princess of Africa", she has been a leading figure in South African popular music for over 35 years, with a strong presence across Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Gabon, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast. She rose to fame in 1984 when she was discovered by Phil Hollis of Dephon Records, releasing her debut album "I'm in Love With a DJ", which sold 35,000 copies. Her hit songs, including "I'm Burning Up," "Thank You Mr. DJ," "I Cry for Freedom," "Motherland," and "Umqombothi", solidified her status in South Africa’s mbaqanga music scene. Her song "Umqombothi" was even featured in the opening scene of the 2004 movie "Hotel Rwanda".