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Monique Bingham: The house music queen who calls SA her second home

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Monique Bingham — the soulful voice behind some of house music’s biggest classics — proudly calls South Africa her second home. From Take Me to My Love to collaborations with Hugh Masekela and Black Coffee, her influence runs deep. She chats to Sowetan SMag about her 20-year legacy, her bond with SA, and why she believes her best music is still ahead.

13 Oct 2025 English South Africa News

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