PJ Powers
- January 8, 2024
- Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | PJ Powers |
Occupation | Singer |
Date Of Birth | Jul 16, 1960(1960-07-16) |
Age | 64 |
Birthplace | Durban |
Country | South Africa |
Birth City | KwaZulu-Natal |
Horoscope | Cancer |
PJ Powers Biography
Name | PJ Powers |
Birthday | Jul 16 |
Birth Year | 1960 |
Place Of Birth | Durban |
Home Town | KwaZulu-Natal |
Birth Country | South Africa |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
PJ Powers is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on July 16, 1960 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Penelope Jane Dunlop was a South African born in Durban (KwuZulu-Natal), on the 16th of July 1960. In 1979, she was the lead singer in a all-female group called Pantha. This began her singing career. After a year, it was disbanded. Hotline was formed by PJ Powers. Their unique sound, afropop fusion music that frames PJ Powers’ distinctive voice attracted a wider cross-cultural fan base.
1988 – P.J Powers died. Apartheid banned her from radio and television for one year for performing at a charity concert in Zimbabwe for war orphans. Nelson Mandela encouraged her to keep singing and sent her a letter from Victor Verster Prison, Cape Town.
2003 – Powers wrote a song for Mandela’s 85th birthday and sang for him and his party. Guests included Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey.
2009 – Powers’ recording of “World in Union” was featured in the Academy Award–nominated film, Invictus.
Hotline was disbanded by Powers in 1987, and he pursued a solo career.
PJ Powers Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
PJ Powers is one of the richest Singer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, PJ Powers 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
PJ Powers is Penelope Jane Dunlop’s stage name (born 16th July 1960). After winning a national radio song contest with her rendition of Sanbonani, Don Clarke’s song, she became a household name in South Africa. P J Powers was brought to the attention of the South African public when the final stage of her song competition was televised. Sanbonani was a huge hit at home. The Ladysmith Black Mambazo recording World in Union in 1995 was a hit in the UK. It reached no 47 on the singles chart.
The band lasted seven years and had some of the most popular local hits in the 1980s. Their young target audience was happy with the formula of energetic, young musicians playing vibrant music in all areas. PJ Powers was nicknamed Thandeka (“loved ones”) by some fans, a name she still uses today. Hotline brought music to the people. This helped them gain popularity in neighbouring Mozambique, Botswana and Namibia.
1995 – The Ladysmith Black Mambazo recording “World in Union” (feat P J Powers) reached no. 47 on the UK Singles Chart. She performed the song live at the opening of the 1995 Rugby World Cup in Cape Town for a worldwide television audience.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is PJ Powers Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
PJ Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. PJ Powers celebrates birthday on July 16 of every year.
What is PJ Powers real name?
Penelope Jane Dunlop
What is PJ Powers Zulu name?
Penelope Jane Dunlop (P.J. Powers) was born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal on 16 July 1960.
What age is PJ Powers?
61 years (July 16, 1960)
Who is the lead singer of Mango Groove?
Claire Johnston
How old is Claire Johnston?
54 years (December 16, 1967)