Nkululeko Habedi (17 October 1977 – 9 March 2015), known professionally as Flabba, was a South African hip-hop musician. He gained prominence as a member of the South African hip-hop collective Skwatta Kamp.
Flabba (rapper)
| Birth name | Nkululeko Habedi |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 October 1977 Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Origin | Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Died | 9 March 2015 (aged 37) Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres |
|
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Labels | Feel Good Music |
Early Life and Career
Flabba was born in Orlando West, Soweto, and later moved with his parents to Alexandra. He was a key member of Skwatta Kamp, a seven-piece rap group known for their socially conscious lyrics and energetic performances. Skwatta Kamp released four albums between 2002 and 2009, including “Khut and Joyn” (2002), “Mkhukhu Funkshen” (2003), “Washumkhukhu” (2004), and “Fair and Skwear” (2009). During a hiatus between albums, Flabba released his solo album “Nkuli vs. Flabba,” which won the award for “Best Rap Album” at the 13th annual South African Music Awards in 2007. Although rumors of a second solo album titled “The F Word” surfaced in 2011, it was never released.
Death
Tragically, Flabba passed away in the early hours of 9 March 2015, following a fatal stab wound at his home in Alexandra. The incident occurred after an altercation with his girlfriend, Sindisiwe Manqele. He was 37 years old at the time of his death.
Leave a Reply