On this day in 1978, Karen Zoid was born
Other celebrities who were born on this day are actor Antonio Banderes and model Kylie Jenner.
Karen Zoid was born on this day, 10 August in 1978.
She is a South African rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, who has been nicknamed the Queen of Rock.
Karen is also popularly known for hosting the kykNET television series Republiek van Zoid Afrika and is one of the judges on The Voice SA.
In 2001, Karen released her first album, titled Poles apart.
One of the songs on the album, Afrikaners is Plesierig, was listed as one of the 100 greatest songs in South Africa.
In 2009, Sony released Ultimate Zoid, a two-disk album combining hits from her previous albums with three new tracks, and a live recording.
Karen later had her own production company, which released Zoid Afrika.
Music from Karen’s albums has been included in the audio entertainment of international flights to and from South Africa.
In 2008, she won the SAMA for Best Female Solo Artist.
Karen also performed at the inaugurations of Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma.
She and her band performed at the Nelson Mandela 46664 HIV/AIDS benefit concert.
In 2010, Karen starred in a film, Susanna van Biljon and has also recorded the film’s theme song.
Other celebrities who were born on this day are actor Antonio Banderes and model Kylie Jenner.
