Prudence Mabhena
| Prudence Mabhena | |
|---|---|
| Born |
23 February 1986 Zimbabwe |
| Genres | Afro-Fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Prudence Mabhena is an award-winning Zimbabwean singer. Prudence Mabhena was born with Arthrogryposis, and was severely disabled. The society she was born into considers disabilities to carry the taint of witchcraft. Because of this, she abandoned by her family. As a result, she was raised by her maternal grandmother who sang to her while working on her farm. She later attended King George VI School for the disabled in Harare.
While at school she discovered a love for music and performing, and founded the band Liyana with seven other disabled students and was made up of:
The band tried to overcome stereotypes and inspire the same people that once saw them as a curse. Her story was later turned into the film Music by Prudence, which went on to win the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) at the 82nd Academy Awards.
Music by Prudence also won:
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