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'''Tymon Mabaleka''' (1950 – 27 June 2014) was a ]an footballer and music producer. He was nicknamed "The Whitehorse". His career lasted for nearly twenty years in sports and another fifteen years in the music industry. '''Tymon Mabaleka''' (1950{{cn|date=November 2024}} – 27 June 2014) was a ]an footballer and music producer. He was nicknamed "The Whitehorse". His career lasted for nearly twenty years in sports and another fifteen years in the music industry.


Mabaleka was born in ] in ].<ref name=Chronicle>{{cite web|url=http://www.chronicle.co.zw/soccer-legend-tymon-mabaleka-dies/|title=Soccer legend, Tymond Mabaleka, dies|publisher=Chronicle.co.zw|accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> He attended Longfield Primary School in Nswazi for his early education. He then relocated to Bulawayo and studied at ] and ] for his secondary education.<ref name=Chronicle/> Mabaleka was born in ] in ].<ref name=Chronicle>{{cite web|url=http://www.chronicle.co.zw/soccer-legend-tymon-mabaleka-dies/|title=Soccer legend, Tymond Mabaleka, dies|work=]|date=28 June 2014|accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> He attended Longfield Primary School in Nswazi for his early education. He then relocated to Bulawayo and studied at ] and ] for his secondary education.<ref name=Chronicle/>


==Football== ==Football==
Mabaleka began his career at Eastlands Club before moving to ] in ] in 1973. That season, Highlanders won the Chibuku Trophy.{{r|eye}}
He played for the famous Bulawayo football team ]. Tymon Mabaleka began his illustrious career at Eastlands before moving to Highlanders in 1973. That season is considered as the turning point for the once docile giant in semi-professional football. Bosso who had been promoted back to the elite league after topping the lower division in 1972 following their demotion in 1971 when they finished with a paltry seven points, relied on the brilliance of players like Tymon Mabaleka to assert themselves as one of Zimbabwe's top sides.

With Tymon Whitehorse Mabaleka in the thick of things alongside Cavin Duberly, Lawrence Phiri, Billy Sibanda, Edward Dzowa, Kenny Luphahla, Mike Mpofu, Peter Bhebhe, Ananias Dube, Josiah Nxumalo and Boet Van Ays, Highlanders won their first major title – the 1973 Chibuku Trophy and regional title.


==Music== ==Music==
He worked for ], and was one of the country's most revered music producers, working out of ] and often referred to as Zimbabwe's "Quincy Jones" (the prolific & well renowned American music producer). Mabaleka worked for ] at ]. He was often referred to as Zimbabwe's ].{{bywhom|date=November 2024}}

⚫ The list of musicians he worked with and produced is endless. He is responsible for the success of Zimbabwe's household musicians like Oliver Mtukudzi, James Chimombe, Lovemore Majaivana, Ilanga, Solomon S’kuza and the Fallen Heroes, Ebony Sheikh, The Frontline Kids, Shepherd Chinyani and the Vhuka Boys, Leonard Zhakata, the late John Chibadura, The Essentials, Kassongo Band and the Zimbabwe People's Band, as well as many others.


⚫ He produced Oliver Mtukudzi, James Chimombe, Lovemore Majaivana, Ilanga, Solomon S'kuza and the Fallen Heroes, Ebony Sheikh, The Frontline Kids, Shepherd Chinyani and the Vhuka Boys, Leonard Zhakata, ], The Essentials, Kassongo Band and the Zimbabwe People's Band, as well as many others.{{r|diaspora}}
He is responsible for having produced one of Matabeleland's most recognised and adorable musicians, the legendary Lovemore Majaivana, with top hits such as ''Stimela'', ''Salanini Zinini'', ''Sono Sami Kuleliyani’zwe'', ''Dabuka Mhlaba'', ''Inyoni Bani'', ''Engelamathambo'', ''Mkhwenyana'', ''Bambulele uMajola'', to name a few. He produced several songs for ],{{r|diaspora}} including "Stimela", "Salanini Zinini", "Sono Sami Kuleliyani’zwe", "Dabuka Mhlaba", "Inyoni Bani", "Engelamathambo", "Mkhwenyana", "Bambulele uMajola".{{cn|date=November 2024}}


Tymon Mabaleka also produced the late Solomon S’kuza's ''Love and Scandals'' album and many more of Solomon Skuza's hits. In his passion for high-quality productions, he also came up with gems such as Ebony Sheikh's ‘Emhlabeni Kunzima’, Shepherd Chinyani and the Vhuka Boys’ ‘Mai Vakakosha’, ‘Mugove’ by Leonard Zhakata and the late John Chibadura's collections. Mabaleka also produced some tracks for ], as well as Ebony Sheikh's "Emhlabeni Kunzima", Shepherd Chinyani and the Vhuka Boys' "Mai Vakakosha", and "Pakuyambuka" by Leonard Zhakata.{{r|diaspora}}


==Death==
Mabaleka died in ], Zimbabwe from unknown causes, aged 64 or 65.<ref name="death">{{cite web|url=http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=13693:bosso-legend-tymon-mabaleka-dies&Itemid=18|title=Bosso legend, Tymond Mabaleka dies|publisher=Zimdiaspora.com|accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> He is survived by his wife, Josephine Mabaleka, and three children.<ref name="death"/> He was buried in Bulawayo on 3 July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southerneye.co.zw/2014/06/29/mloyi-mourns-tymon-mabaleka/|title=Mloyi mourns Tymon Mabalek|publisher=Southern Eye.co.zw|accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref> Mabaleka died in ], Zimbabwe from unknown causes, aged 64 or 65.<ref name="diaspora">{{cite web|url=http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=13693:bosso-legend-tymon-mabaleka-dies&Itemid=18|title=Bosso legend, Tymond Mabaleka dies|publisher=Zimdiaspora.com|accessdate=7 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714130409/https://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&id=13693:bosso-legend-tymon-mabaleka-dies&Itemid=18|date=29 June 2014|archive-date=2014-07-14}}</ref> He is survived by his wife, Josephine Mabaleka, and three children.<ref name="diaspora"/> He was buried in Bulawayo on 3 July 2014.<ref name=eye>{{cite web|url=http://www.southerneye.co.zw/2014/06/29/mloyi-mourns-tymon-mabaleka/|title=Mloyi mourns Tymon Mabalek|publisher=Southern Eye.co.zw|date=29 June 2014|accessdate=7 July 2014}}</ref>


==References== ==References==

Latest revision as of 22:06, 25 November 2024

Zimbabwean footballer and music producer (1950–2014)

Tymon Mabaleka (1950 – 27 June 2014) was a Zimbabwean footballer and music producer. He was nicknamed "The Whitehorse". His career lasted for nearly twenty years in sports and another fifteen years in the music industry.

Mabaleka was born in Nswazi in Umzingwane District. He attended Longfield Primary School in Nswazi for his early education. He then relocated to Bulawayo and studied at Msitheli High School and Mzilikazi High School for his secondary education.

Football

Mabaleka began his career at Eastlands Club before moving to Highlanders Football Club in Bulawayo in 1973. That season, Highlanders won the Chibuku Trophy.

Music

Mabaleka worked for Gallo Records at Shed Studios. He was often referred to as Zimbabwe's Quincy Jones.

He produced Oliver Mtukudzi, James Chimombe, Lovemore Majaivana, Ilanga, Solomon S'kuza and the Fallen Heroes, Ebony Sheikh, The Frontline Kids, Shepherd Chinyani and the Vhuka Boys, Leonard Zhakata, John Chibadura, The Essentials, Kassongo Band and the Zimbabwe People's Band, as well as many others. He produced several songs for Lovemore Majaivana, including "Stimela", "Salanini Zinini", "Sono Sami Kuleliyani’zwe", "Dabuka Mhlaba", "Inyoni Bani", "Engelamathambo", "Mkhwenyana", "Bambulele uMajola".

Mabaleka also produced some tracks for Solomon Skuza, as well as Ebony Sheikh's "Emhlabeni Kunzima", Shepherd Chinyani and the Vhuka Boys' "Mai Vakakosha", and "Pakuyambuka" by Leonard Zhakata.

Death

Mabaleka died in Harare, Zimbabwe from unknown causes, aged 64 or 65. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Mabaleka, and three children. He was buried in Bulawayo on 3 July 2014.

References

  1. ^ "Soccer legend, Tymond Mabaleka, dies". The Chronicle. 28 June 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  2. ^ "Mloyi mourns Tymon Mabalek". Southern Eye.co.zw. 29 June 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  3. ^ "Bosso legend, Tymond Mabaleka dies". Zimdiaspora.com. 29 June 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 7 July 2014.

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