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Solomon Popoli Linda (1909 – 8 September 1962), also known as Solomon Ntsele, was a South African musician, singer, and performer. He composed "Mbube", a defining South African song that revamped the isicathamiya genre and spawned a distinct genre of choral music. "Mbube" would evolve into "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" when it was reimagined by the Tokens in 1961. == Life == === Early life and career (1909–1939) === Solomon Popoli Linda was born near Pomeroy, on the labor reserve... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Solomon Linda first charted in 1952 with Wimoweh.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.