1980s – 1990sPeak: 1980s
Bubblegum
About Bubblegum
South Africa's synth-driven pop explosion of the 1980s. Bubblegum mixed township rhythms with electronic production and catchy hooks, becoming both party music and protest music. Brenda Fassie and Yvonne Chaka Chaka were its brightest stars, filling stadiums across the continent.