Taliep Petersen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Taliep Petersen
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 15, 1950(1950-04-15)
Age	74
Date Of Death	December 16, 2006
Birthplace	District Six
Country	South Africa
Horoscope	Aries

Taliep Petersen Biography

Taliep Petersen is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on April 15, 1950 in District Six, South Africa.

One of “South Africa’s best known theatre personalities”, Petersen was born in the multi-cultural neighbourhood of Cape Town, District Six. He first sang publicly aged six, at the Coon Carnival. His first theatre performance was a part in a 1974 production of Hair, followed by Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar . After a period studying classical guitar at the Fitznell School of Music in England, he wrote his first revue, called Carnival a la District Six, based on the New Year celebrations in Cape Town.

In the 1980s, Petersen formed a band, called Sapphyre, that played interpretations of traditional Cape Malay songs. In 1986 he and David Kramer collaborated on the first of a number of musicals together, District Six: The Musical, exploring the culture and history of the Coloured community in Cape Town. This was followed by Poison, Fairyland, Crooners, Kat and the Kings, Klop Klop and Spice Drum Beat: Ghoema. A number of these toured internationally; Kat and the Kings had runs in Las Vegas, New York’s Broadway and in London’s West End. Ghoema had opened in London’s Tricycle Theatre shortly before Petersen’s death. In 1999, he and Kramer won the Best New Musical Olivier Award for Kat and the Kings, with the cast sharing the Best Actor in a Musical award.

Taliep Petersen Net Worth

Taliep Petersen is one of the richest Singer from South Africa. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Taliep Petersen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Taliep Petersen (15 April 1950 – 16 December 2006) was a South African singer, composer and director of a number of popular musicals. He worked most notably with David Kramer, with whom he won an Olivier Award.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Taliep Petersen Dating?

According to our records, Taliep Petersen married to Najwa Petersen. As of December 1, 2023, Taliep Petersen’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Werner Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in South Africa. Taliep Petersen celebrates birthday on April 15 of every year.

What happened Taliep Petersen?

Taliep, 56, was shot dead in his Athlone home on December 16, 2006, in a robbery that turned out to be a hit orchestrated by his wife Najwa Dirk, 59. Petersen’s family was angered on Monday when a video showing the music legend’s killer being released from prison started doing the rounds on social media.

Who was Taliep Petersen first wife?

On 18 June 2007, Najwa Petersen , the wife of Taliep Petersen, was arrested at the family home in connection with the murder. Together with three men she was charged with his “planned and/or premeditated” murder.

Who Is Najwa Petersen?

Najwa Petersen on Wednesday escaped a sentence of life imprisonment for the murder of her husband Taliep, but was effectively jailed for 28 years. Najwa Petersen on Wednesday escaped a sentence of life imprisonment for the murder of her famous musician husband Taliep, but was effectively jailed for 28 years.

Who was Taliep Petersen and where was he from?

Taliep Petersen was a popular and successful South African singer, music personality, and playwright. He was best known for the productions he wrote with the musician David Kramer. Taliep Petersen was born on April 15, 1950, in District Six, a neighborhood of Cape Town, South Africa.

Is Ashur Petersen married?

Real/Full Name:Taliep Petersen
Place of Birth:| Athlone, Cape Town
Spouse(s):| Madeegha Anders (Divorced), Najwa Dirk Petersen