Dizu Plaatjies

[1][2]Dizu Plaatjies (born 5 February 1959, Lusikisiki, Pondoland, South Africa) is a Xhosa musician best known for being the founder and former leader of the South African group, Amampondo.

The group began with making music on the streets, but achieved international fame in the 1980s.

The climax for the group was performing at the Wembley Stadium during the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute.

[4] Since leaving Amampondo Plaatjies has started a new ensemble called Ibuyambo.

[1] Dizu and the new group have presented numerous shows in a number of European countries, and perform regularly in South Africa.