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… Dolly Rathebe was born in Randfontein, west of Johannesburg in … of Sophiatown in the 1930s and 1940s. As a young woman, Rathebe was drawn to the burgeoning and vibrant music scene … and became the first African female movie star. Soon Rathebe was singing in every suburban and township lounge and …

… soon started to pose as a challenge to the likes of  Dolly Rathebe , and she became the principal star in Alf Herbert’s …

… significantly through her performances alongside Dolly Rathebe, Miriam Makeba, Dorothy Masuka, and Sophie Mgcina. …

… Brothers and celebrated South African singer Dolly Rathebe , who performed at her school. At the age of 15, Gow … (with Gow in the lead female role of Leonora), L’Elisir D’Amore and Carmen (with Gow in the lead role of Carmen). In …