Mpura

Mpura
Birth nameMongezi Thomas Stuurman
Also known as
  • Mpura Mpura
  • Mpura wadi bed time story[1]
Born(1995-09-22)22 September 1995
Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
Died9 August 2021(2021-08-09) (aged 25)
near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa[2]
GenresAmapiano
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • Fashion designer
  • Record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2018–2021

Mongezi Thomas Stuurman[3] (22 September 1995 – 9 August 2021),[2][4] known professionally as Mpura, was a South African rapper, fashion designer and record producer best known for his hit song "Umsebenzi Wethu", sang in Zulu language. He was also known for his most popular songs "Impilo Yase Sandton"

  1. ^ "Mpura wadi bedtime story laid to rest". sowetourban.co.za.
  2. ^ a b "WATCH: Riky Rick and Mpura's brothers emotional speeches at late star's funeral". iol.co.za.
  3. ^ Notho, Snazo (17 August 2021). "Mpura remembered as a supportive, God-fearing dreamer who always prayed for his friends | Drum". Drum. South Africa.
  4. ^ "SA celebrities pay tribute to Mpura on 26th birthday". Fakaza. 22 September 2021. Retrieved 11 January 2022.