Bongani Fassie is the only son of the late Brenda Fassie who was with the Big Dudes. He followed in his mother’s musical footsteps, but her mother wanted him to pursue a career in law in order to protect her fortune. A major success in Bongani’s life is winning a lawsuit against his mother’s record label and producer and subsequently inheriting Brenda’s fortune. He also obtained permission to publish his mother’s biography. Other interesting facts about the late pop star’s son.
-Childhood:
Bongani was born on August 26, 1985 to Brenda Fassie and another musician from the band Big Dudes. Bongani Fassi’s father, Dumisan Ngubeni, was the band’s keyboardist and Brenda was the lead singer. His mother wanted him to become a lawyer. As a child, he spent a lot of time with his mother.
– Marriage and children:
He has a daughter named Brenda Nombuzo Fassie with his ex-wife Buhle Sangweni. She named her daughter after her mother. Bongani Fassie and his wife are no longer together and he takes care of the child. He also has a son named Bongani Jr.
– Albums and songs:
Bongai enjoyed singing as a child, but his mother advised him to become a lawyer so that he could defend his case. Bongani Fassie has three Jozi members including Ismail and Da L.E.S. He was a member of the Big Dudes. He plays drums, piano, guitar and congas. The hip-hop star has released two albums, including Rise (2013) and African Boys (1996), as well as several singles and collaborations. Some popular Bongani Fassie songs are: