Arthur Mafokate: Wiki, Bio, Age, Height, Nationality, Wife, Family, Net Worth

Arthur Mafokate: Wiki, Bio, Age, Height, Songs, Wife, Net Worth, Nationality, Ethnicity, Instagram, Daughters, Family, and Other Details: Arthur Mafokate is a South African singer and music producer. Arthur is the founder of the 999 music label. Arthur among his fans known as the “King of Kwaito” Kwaito is a music genre that developed in Soweto. Kwaito often contains catchy melodic and percussive loop samples, deep bass lines, and vocals.  Arthur made a bid fanbase for himself in 1998 after his song Oyi Oyi. Stay tuned to know more about  Arthur, his personal and professional life, career, and others.

Arthur Mafokate

Arthur Mafokate Early Life, Birthday and Age

The South African singer is originally from Soweto South Africa. He was born on the 10th of July in the year 1962. Arthur was born into a Christian well-cultured family. As of 2022, Arthur is 60 years.  As per Arthur’s birthdate, his zodiac sign is Cancer.

There is not much detail available about Arthur’s mother.  However, Arthur is the son of Enos Mafokate. His father was an Olympic equestrian and philanthropist. As per sources Arthur’s family later moved to Midrand. Where Arthur started his career as a backup dancer. Talking about siblings, Arthur had a brother Late Oupa Mafokate and a sister Miemie Mafokate. While collecting details about Arthur’s family background we came to know that Oupa, Arthur’ brother shot himself in the head apparently in despair after wounding an abusive concertgoer on 31st October 1998. Apart from this, Arthur loves to spend time with his sister Miemie.

Arthur Mafokate Nationality and Ethnicity

The singer was born in Soweto, South Africa. Being a citizen of South Africa Arthur holds South African nationality. Though the singer’s ethnicity is not yet known. He is a follower of the Christian religion.

He is a renowned South African artist who has over the years contributed massively to the south African entertainment industry through his crafts and talent.

Arthur Mafokate

Arthur Mafokate Career

Arthur first started his career as a backup dancer for artists including Brenda Fassie, Monwa & Son, and Johnny Mokhali. Arthur released his debut album, Windy Windy in 1994. In 1995 Arthur’s first Kwaito hit Name ” Kaffir”. With his 1995 single “Kaffir,” which has sold over 500,000 copies, he became the first kwaito superstar.  “Kaffir” is a derogatory term used in South Africa as a racial slur for black people. Arthur took his inspiration from here and made a song in protest against the word.  Some of Arthur’s Albums are Windy (1994), Scamtho (1994), Kaffir (1995), Die Poppe Sal Dans (1996), Oyi Oyi (1997), Chomi(1998), Umpostli (1999). Some of his recent albums are Hlokoloza (2011), and Kommander (2013). At the 2021 Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, his single “Hlokoloza” received a nomination for Best Kwaito song.

Arthur has won many awards for his music. In 1998 he won the Song of the Year for his song Oyi Oyi at the SAMA FNB Awards. He was the first artist to win the South African Music Awards in the category of The Song of the Year as voted for by the public.

Arthur Mafokate Family and Kids

The South African Singer, Arthur is linked with many famous personalities. talking about marriage, Arthur is still unmarried. But he is the father of four kids.  Arthur was in a relationship with Queen Iyana and have a daughter Owami Mafokate. Owami is following in daddy’s footsteps and is already in the entertainment industry as a DJ she started her career in the industry when she was only in Grade 11. Though Iyana and Arthur are not together anymore he is taking very good care of his daughter. he helped her build her career.

Later Arthur dated Cici Busisiwe. but in 2017 Cici accused Arthur of physical abuse. Arthur went to jail but later got bailed. In 2019 Arthur was found not guilty by the court.

Arthur’s name also got linked with singer Chomee. Now talking about his children Arthur is a father of 4 kids. Owami Mafokate, Kellelo Mafokate, Arthur Mafokate Jr. and Onalenna Mafokate. His son Arthur Jr. is a professional DJ. Arthur is a proud dad of 4 kids. He keeps posting pictures of his kids on his social media profile.

Arthur Mafokate Income and Net Worth

Arthur is an active musician, a good share of his worth comes from album sales, concerts, tours, online streams, endorsement deals, and other undisclosed sources. He also makes money from his record label by investing in artists. It seems his hard work paid off over the years as his now living in his beautiful mansion with his kids. At present, the singer is living in a Lavish house in Johannesburg, Gauteng in South Africa.  It has a huge pool. Talking about the singer’s net worth is R22 million.

Arthur Mafokate Physical Stats, Height, and Weight

This year the singer turned 60 but he is very well maintained. He does not at all look like his age. talking about height, the singer is 5feet 9inches and weighs around 65. There is no information on his body measurement, shoe size, dress measurement, and others. The singer has black hair and black eyes too.

Here is the full Bio/Wiki of Arthur Mafokate, his family, his mother, father, brother, sister, name, age, height in feet, weight, body measurements, interests/hobbies, husband, wife, spouse, cars, address, email, house, hometown, ethnicity, hometown, birthplace, parents, achievements, phone number, school, his Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, earning /income/net worth, birthday, zodiac sign, education, caste, religion, Date Of Birth.

Arthur Mafokate Bio, Height, Weight, Profile, Net Worth

Real Name Arthur Mafokate
Nickname Arthur
Gender Male
Profession Singer
Height (approx.) in centimeters– 175cm

in meters – 1.75 m

in feet inches – 5’9″

Weight (approx.) in kilograms– 59 kgs

in pounds– 143 lbs

Figure Measurements (approx.) Not Known
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black
Date of Birth 10  July 1962
Age (as in 2022) 60 Years
Birth Place Soweto
Zodiac sign/Sun sign Cancer
Nationality South African
Hometown South Africa
School Local High School
College/University Not Known
Educational Qualification Not Known
Religion Christianity
Ethnicity Not known
Caste Not Known
Address Not Known
Hobbies/Interests  Singing
Marital Status Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends/Girlfriends Queen lyaya, Chomee, Cici Busisiwe
Sexuality Straight
Parents Father: Enos Mafokate

Mother: Not Known

Siblings Brother: Oupa Mafokate

Sister: Miemie Mafokate

Husband/Wife/Spouse N/A
Children 4
Net Worth R22 million.

Social Media Accounts:

Twitter

Instagram

Some Lesser Known Facts About Arthur

  • Arthur is a proud dad of 4. He shares pictures of his kids on his social media.
  • His YouTube channel has more than 12.6k subscribers.
  • After his health scare, he is now completely well.

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