Platform One
OriginSoweto
GenresAfro pop
Years active1992–Present
Labels
Members
  • Nani Tengo
  • Sonto Dladla
  • Neli Gwala

Platform One is a South African music group that started in early 1992 at Pimville Square in Soweto.[1] [2][3]The group is composed of Nani Tengo, the lead vocalist, Sonto Dladla, Neli Gwala and Freddy Gwala.[1] The group is known for their popular songs such as Taste and Pass, Womnyakazisa, Thuli, Esibayeni and Makoti, among others.[1][4] The band's debut song, Isencane, remains popular at weddings in South Africa.[2][5]

Background

1992: Formation

In 1992, Nani Tengo, Sonto Dladla and Neli Gwala, who at the time were teenagers, started dancing in the streets which led recognition by audience. Later that same year, they formed a group called Platform One.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Platform One ropes in Zim singer". The Herald. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  2. 1 2 Legodi, Simangele. "30 years later, legendary group Platform One makes a comeback". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  3. ↑ Radio, Nehanda (2011-06-23). "SA songbird Nani finds love in Zimbabwe". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  4. ↑ https://www.timeslive.co.za/authors/kyle-zeeman. "IN PICTURES | Stars spotted at the Basadi in Music Awards luncheon". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-11-15. {{cite web}}: External link in |last= (help)
  5. ↑ https://www.chronicle.co.zw/platform-one-illuminate-chronicle-photographers-wedding/
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