Juanita du Plessis (born 26 April 1972) is a Namibian singer, songwriter and presenter popularly known for her song Ska-Rumba.
Since the late 1990s, Juanita du Plessis has been filling the airwaves with her music. She is a predominantly Afrikaans country singer, who has been voted the best female vocalist for five years straight. It is no wonder that she has grown into this phenomenal artist that attracts enormous crowds during her shows.
Juanita du Plessis is a South African country music singer of Afrikaans origin. She made her debut in the music industry in 1998 when she released her first album, Juanita. The award-winning singer and songwriter is well known for her hit song Ska-Rhumba. Here is all you need to know about this talented artist.
Juanita du Plessis Age
Born in Windhoek, Namibia, on April 26, 1972, Juanita will turn 52 in 2024 and will commemorate her birthday on that date each year.
Juanita du Plessis Education
She attended Suiderhof Primary School and then proceeded to Windhoek High School for secondary education. After school, Plessis immediately got a job as a secretary in a transport company before venturing into her current career.
Juanita du Plessis Family
Juanita is married to Herman du Plessis and they have three children: Ruan, Mario and Franja (the last two are twins). Her brother, Pieter Naudé, is also an accomplished South African artist.
Juanita du Plessis Career
Juanita du Plessis began her career in 1998 when she released her first album, Juanita. The album was an immediate hit that later won Country Music Association (CMA) awards, Namibia. She scooped her first award in the category of the Best Songwriter.
Her bestselling dance-pop anthem, Ska-Rumba, in early 2001, further charted her to the top again. To some, Juanita’s involvement in different types of music genres ranging from country pop to gospel hits as well as being born in the artistic family seem to be the reasons behind her persistent popularity. Despite her love for country music, Juanita, at one point in 2004, released her first Gospel album Alty Daar Gospel Vol 1.
Juanita du Plessis is considered one of the most successful female musicians in Africa with more than thirty successful albums. Her love for music is dated back while she was still a young girl living with her parents in Namibia. She used to play country music that her parents also enjoyed.
Juanita du Plessis Net Worth
Juanita has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
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