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Biography
Mongezi Thomas Stuurman (22 September 1995 – 9 August 2021), known professionally as Mpura, was a South African rapper, fashion designer and record producer best known for his hit song "Umsebenzi Wethu".
Early life and education
Mpura was born and raised in Soweto, Gauteng . He attended Highlands North Boys’ High School.
Career
Before he rose to fame in the music industry, he was involved in fashion and founded Mpura Designs, a unisex street style brand. In 2018, he made his South African Fashion Week debut, showcasing his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection.
On 11 December 2020, he and Busta 929 featuringLady Du, Reece Madlisa, Mr JazziQ and Zuma singleUmsebenzi Wethu was released. Thesong reached number one local iTunes chartsand was certifiedplatinum.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SA Amapiano Music Awards | Best Amapiano Lyricist/Rapper | Won |
Death
On 9 August 2021, Mpura died in a car accident on his way to perform at an event in the North West, alongside Killer Kau.