Penny Penny

South African musician, politician, and television personality Penny Penny is Tsonga disco's biggest star. With his 1994 debut, Shaka Bundu, he established an updated version of traditional Tsonga music, fusing house beats (usually at a slow tempo) and electronic steel drums with call-and-response vocals sung in Xishangana, a variation of the Tsonga language. His boisterous personality and unique fashion sense made him stand out, and the album became a double-platinum smash, as Penny Penny performed in stadiums throughout Africa. He enjoyed success for the remainder of the dec...