Mongezi Thomas Stuurman popularly known as Mpura Pudi was a South African musician, songwriter, record producer, performing artist and fashion designer. He is popular for featuring in Busta 929 song “Umsebenzi Wethu”. Mpura was born on September 22, 1995 in Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa.
Mpura Profile
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Name |
Mpura |
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Real Name |
Mongezi Thomas Stuurman |
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Birthday |
September 22, 1995 |
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Age |
25 years (2021) |
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State of Origin |
Gauteng |
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Nationality |
South Africa |
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Tribe |
– |
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Occupation |
Musician |
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Net Worth |
$4 million |
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Death |
August 9, 2021 |
Educational Background
Mpura attended Highlands North Boys’ High School.
Career and Songs
Mpura started his career as a musician in 2018. He was categorized as one of the faces of South African Amapiano genre of music.
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Prior to becoming a musician, he was a fashionista and had his own brand Mpura Designs. He featured in South African Fashion Week debut, where he showcased his Autumn/Winter 2019 collections.
In 2020, Mpura had a breakthrough in the South African music industry after he featured alongside Lady Du, Reece Madlisa, Mr JazziQ and Zuma in the hit single “Umsebenzi Wethu”.
In 2021, Mpura was nominated for and won the Best Amapiano Lyricist/Rapper in the SA Amapiano Music Awards.
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He collaborated with South African musicians like Mr JazziQ, Busta 929, Lady Du, Reece Madlisa, Zuma, DJ Maphorisa, Kabza De Small and many others.
Mpuru Instagram
Mpuru Instagram handle was @mpura_mpura
Personal Life
Mpura was a christian
Death
On August 9, 2021, Mpura died alongside Killer Kau in a fatal car accident near Rustenburg, North West, South Africa. He was 25 years old.
Mpura Net Worth
Mpura net worth is estimated to be $1 million