Todd Matshikiza

Todd Tozama Matshikiza (b. 1921 d. 1968) was a South African jazz pianist, composer and journalist. Matshikiza came from a musical family. He graduated from St Peter's College in Rosettenville, Johannesburg and went on to obtain a diploma in music and a teaching diploma. He then taught English and Mathematics in Alice until 1947. During this period, Matshikiza composed songs and choral works; in particular Hamba Kahle, now a standard South Africa piece.