Background
He will replace Joseph as the group"s lead singer after his father"s retirement (see main article for more information). Thamsanqa was born in Ladysmith (eMnambithi district) to Joseph and his late wife Nellie.
He will replace Joseph as the group"s lead singer after his father"s retirement (see main article for more information). Thamsanqa was born in Ladysmith (eMnambithi district) to Joseph and his late wife Nellie.
Thamsanqa began singing with the group as an alto voice (alongside Albert Mazibuko, who is a tenor voice) and has remained in the line-up since 1993. lieutenant was announced by Joseph Shabalala in January 2008 that when the time comes for him to retire, Thamsanqa will take his father"s place as leader of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
