Yakhal’ inkomo (Winston Mankunku Ngozi)

A profile painting of Winston Monwabisi Mankunku Ngozi (“Bra Winston”), who was born on 21 June 1943, in Retreat, Cape Town. Ngozi was a naturally talented musician, who started to play around with the piano when he was seven years old. He then later tried the clarinet and trumpet as means to advance his musical talents. As time passed, he realised that his love for musical sound was the saxophone; first he learned the alto and then the tenor saxophone. He drew inspiration from the likes of John Coltrane, and in 1968 Mankunku released the album and song “Yakhal’ inkomo”, which launched Bra Winston’s popularity in South African townships. It became one of the best-selling albums in South Africa.