ABIGAIL
KUBEKA
Abigail Kubeka was discovered at the age of sixteen by Miriam Makeba, when she
joined her female singing group, The Skylarks and understudied her in the
acclaimed musical King Kong with whom she toured Europe for several months.
Abigail's first single was released in Nigeria and Europe in 1981. In 1986, she
was awarded the Woman of our Time award. In 1992 she performed in the first Miss
World Pageant at Sun City and in 1995 for Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to
South Africa. Abigail performed in a musical revue in France to critical acclaim
and at the opening ceremony for the All Africa Games in 1999.
Abigail Kubeka has performed in every major country in Africa, Europe and Asia.
She has appeared with major stars Sarah Vaughn, Eartha Kitt, Percy Sledge, Monk
Montgomery and the Jazz Professors and is an acclaimed television, film and
theatre actress, having worked with top South African theatre directors.