Early Life
Mafokate was born in Pimville, Soweto and his family later moved to nearby Chiawelo, also in Soweto. There Mafokate's dreams of becoming an entertainer and musician began to be realised. As an accomplished dancer, he became a backing dancer for top artists such as Brenda Fassie, Son of Monwa & Son fame and Johnny Makholi. Through dancing he was able to be closer to his dream of being a musician as it allowed him to get a feel of the atmosphere on stage and to work with established musicians.
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