The Kelly Khumalo StoryJacana Media, 2012 - 253 pages Kelly Khumalo is an award-winning Kwaito star who rose to national fame at the age of 21, but due to a string of bad decisions and relationships, she soon lost her shine. This book tracks the life and times of the fallen township pop princess: her plummet from grace, disastrous relationships with men, her addiction to cocaine, and finally her hardfought battle back to sanity and her real love--music. Offering a rare glimpse into the backstage of the South African music industry, rife with sensation and backstabbing, this is a tale of highs, lows, and personal triumphs. Told by a mentor and friend of Khumalo's along with her manager, the story provides readers with intimate and brutally real access to Khumalo's journey of rebuilding and redemption. |
Contents
The Bonsai and Sarah Years | 48 |
Legal Woes Sarah Takes Action | 90 |
Young Black and Wasted | 128 |
Recovery | 186 |
Afterword | 244 |
Appendix | 248 |
Untitled | 254 |
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