• Mon. Oct 20th, 2025
Yvonne Chakachaka and her husbandMusic legend Yvonne Chaka Chaka and her husband Dr. Mhinga just celebrated 36 incredible years of marriage. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka

Let’s be real — love doesn’t have a formula.

Some people are just blessed in the love department. You know, the kind who meet their soulmate and everything just clicks — like a real-life Cinderella moment. The shoe fits, sparks fly, and they ride off into the sunset. Then… there’s the rest of us — the ones who have to kiss a few frogs, patch up broken hearts, and earn our happily ever after the hard way. Sounds familiar?

Well, for legendary musician Yvonne Chaka Chaka, her love story seems to fall into that first category — the kind that makes you believe fairy tales might just be real. The iconic I’m Burning Up singer just marked 36 years of marriage with her soulmate, Dr. Mandlalele Mhinga.

The two tied the knot on 7 October 1989, and their bond has only grown stronger with time. Together, they have raised four sons — Ningi, Themba, Mandla, and Mfuma Mhinga — and have built both a family and a business empire. The couple also own a limousine company, and Yvonne runs her own production house, Chaka Chaka Productions.

A timeless moment from the early days — Yvonne Chaka Chaka and her husband Dr. Mhinga back when their love story was just beginning. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka
A timeless moment from the early days — Yvonne Chaka Chaka and her husband Dr. Mhinga back when their love story was just beginning. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka

Happy Anniversary!

To celebrate their milestone anniversary, Yvonne took to Instagram to share a celebratory message. And while she’s known for her powerful lyrics, this time she kept it simple, honest, and straight from the heart.

Here’s what she had to say:

“36 years ago on this day we said YES we Do. .Thank you for being a good friend and father to our children . Siguga Sonke God is good. And he is our Rock,” she wrote.

Happily ever after

As she posted the loving message, the I Cry For Freedom hitmaker also shared a few lovely snaps of herself, her husband, and their beautiful family.

A vintage snap of the couple celebrating with champagne and soaking in the love. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka
A vintage snap of the couple celebrating with champagne and soaking in the love. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka
Nothing but joy between these two — their smiles say what words can’t. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka
Nothing but joy between these two — their smiles say what words can’t. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka
Yvonne, Dr. Mhinga, and their four boys. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka
Yvonne, Dr. Mhinga, and their four boys. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka
From little boys to fine young men — Ningi, Themba, Mandla, and Mfuma Mhinga, the sons of Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Dr. Mhinga. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka
From little boys to fine young men — Ningi, Themba, Mandla, and Mfuma Mhinga, the sons of Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Dr. Mhinga. Picture: Instagram@YvonneChakaChaka

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By Asanda Mbayimbayi

Asanda Mbayimbayi is an award-winning Lifestyle News Editor and Journalist celebrated for her dynamic voice in digital lifestyle, entertainment, and hard news journalism. Honoured with the Galliova People’s Hero 2025 Award for her authentic storytelling and powerful connection with audiences, she continues to redefine journalism with purpose, empathy, and impact. With an instinct for uncovering stories that resonate and a deep understanding of audience engagement, Asanda brings clarity, depth, and heart to every piece she crafts. Beyond the newsroom, she wears many hats — Researcher, Qualified Bible Teacher, Content Creator, Producer, Motivational Speaker, and Book Editor to name a few — using her creative and spiritual insight to inspire transformation through words. Whether leading editorial teams, producing meaningful content, or motivating audiences, Asanda stands as a storyteller driven by faith, purpose, and the power of narrative to connect and inspire.

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