Background
Albert was born in Ladysmith, South Africa, and was the eldest of six sons. The others being Milton, Funokwakhe, Mehlo, Abednego, and Joseph Mazibuko. He grew up on a farm.
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Albert Mazibuko
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Although his father believed in the importance of education it was necessary for Albert to leave school early and he worked full-time on the farm between the ages of eight and fifteen. He worked as a manual labourer in a number of jobs including working in an asbestos-making factory prior to joining Mambazo. Aside from Joseph Shabalala, Albert is the only original member left in the group and has seen many changes.
Whereas the early line-ups were formed of a few Shabalalas and two Mazibukos, the group largely included members unrelated to Joseph.
