Mafokate

Mafokate is a South African surname. The name is most widely associated with Arthur Mafokate, born in 1962, a prominent South African kwaito musician and producer.

Arthur Mafokate rose to prominence in the 1990s as part of the wave that popularized kwaito, a genre that blends house music with local urban influences and lyrics in local languages. As an artist and producer, he released numerous tracks and albums and worked with other musicians, contributing to the development and dissemination of the South African urban music scene. His work helped bring kwaito to a broader audience both within South Africa and abroad, and he is commonly cited as an influential figure in the genre’s early mainstream expansion.

Beyond his recording career, Mafokate’s influence extends to performances and collaborations that shaped the sound and production practices of kwaito during its formative years. The Mafokate surname is relatively well known in South African music circles, though personal and professional details can vary among individuals bearing the name.