12 Facts About PJ Powers

World in Union 95, the Ladysmith Black Mambazo version featuring PJ Powers, became an international hit record in 1995.

PJ Powers garnered attention for her human rights advocacy, philanthropy, and activism against apartheid.

PJ Powers was born in Durban, Province of Natal, South Africa on 16 July 1960.

PJ Powers's singing career kicked off in 1979 when she became the lead singer of an all female group called Pantha.

Hotline disbanded in 1987 and subsequently PJ Powers pursued a solo career.

PJ Powers was encouraged to continue her singing by Nelson Mandela, who sent her an encouraging letter from Victor Verster Prison in Cape Town.

PJ Powers performed the song live at the opening of the Rugby World Cup in Cape Town for a worldwide television audience.

PJ Powers has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, Joan Armatrading, Hugh Masekela, Divine Divas, Lord Richard Attenborough, Richard E Grant, Sibongile Khumalo, Janet Suzman and others.

PJ Powers sang for Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom, King Juan Carlos of Spain, Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and at the inauguration of President Nelson Mandela.

PJ Powers collaborated with Vicky Sampson, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and M'du Masilela for the music video flighted at the United Nations Assembly in Washington, DC, and in Greece.

PJ Powers has been extensively involved with the Reach For a Dream Foundation, as well as the Hamlet Foundation.

PJ Powers was commissioned by the President's office to write and perform a song for the Children's Rights Commission.