Yvonne has been on the forefront of South African music for over 15 years and still going strong.

Yvonne Chaka Chaka is always spinning gold, in 1985, When she was only 19 years old, Phil Hollis of Dephon Records discovered her in Johannesburg .Soon after she was introduced to record producers Rick Wolfe and Attie van Wyk. Her debut album "I’m in Love With a DJ" was released .It became tremendous hit.

Songs like "I'm burning Up" |"I'm in Love With a DJ"| "I Cry for Freedom" |"Makoti" |"Motherland" and the ever-popular, "Umqombothi" immediately insured Yvonne's status as star in South Africa music scene. Continuing to release hit after hit, her subsequent award winning albums were : "Burning Up" |"Sangoma" |"Who’s The Boss" "Motherland" |" Be Proud to be African"| "Thank You Mr DJ" |"Back on my Feet"|"Rhythm of Life" |"Who's got the Power" |"The Best Of Yvonne Chaka Chaka" |"Bombani ( Tiko Rahini)| "Power of
Afrika"|"Yvonne and Friends" and "Kwenzenjani".
For her artistic achievement Yvonne has won the 'Ngomo Award' (the 'Grand Prix Pan African de la Chanson' in Zaire), as well as the 'FNB/SAMA Awards' for the best female singer . Yvonne has also worked with noted producers Sello 'Chicco' Twala and Gabi LeRoux -The African Music Encyclopedia says of Yvonne .Chaka-Chaka's powerful alto voice ,along with her finely-crafted and arranged material ,account for her wide popularity.

THE ALBUMS

"Zibuyile Izinkomo" (Zulu: The cattle are back from grazing) is Yvonne Chaka Chaka at her artistic best! Her illustrious career, which spans nearly twenty years, has culminated in this 16th album that exemplifies the "Princess of Africa" at her finest. Exceeding all expectations. "Zibuyile Izinkomo" offers her fans 12 new tracks of versatile songs that are guaranteed to delight both established and new listeners - young and old, diverse cultures and among many nations .Collaborating with young and talented producer, Abe Sibiya ,they have created an exceptional product that is a must to be heard.
On this album Yvonne also called illustrious friend Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse, who lent his sensual saxophone talent.