Marlena Magdalena Pańkowska, better known under the pseudonym Shazza, was considered one of the biggest disco polo stars in the 1990s. She was born on May 29, 1967 in Pruszków. Her hits, such as “Baiao Bongo”, “Take What You Want” and “Egipskie Noce” were hummed by the whole of Poland. The star is still professionally active, but appears much less on television.
What does Shazza mean? Life and career of the “queen of disco polo”
Pańkowska began her musical career in the 1980s. She was then associated with Tomasz Samborski’s Toy Boys band. Their tour in the United States turned out to be a huge success, after which the singer decided to start a solo career. She then adopted the pseudonym Shazza, which refers to the culture of ancient Egypt, which she had been fascinated with since childhood, and more specifically to the figure of the amorous priestess from the Abu Simbel temple. Her image was not accidental either. Short, jet-black hair was also supposed to be related to Pańkowska’s interests.
As Shazza, she quickly conquers the music market, and her songs “Baiao Bongo”, “Take what you want”, “Egipskie noce” and “Tak very lovers” reached the top of the charts. However, little is known about her private life, which she has protected since the beginning of her career in show business. For 10 years she was in a relationship with Tomasz Samborski. After the breakup, they remained in friendly and professional relationships.
What is Shazza doing these days? Today he is 57 years old. He still performs on stage and still attracts crowds
Despite the passage of time, the artist does not slow down. She is still involved in many projects. In recent years, she has been focused on working on new music, developing a new passion, painting, and fighting the disease. In 2022, Shazza revealed that she had been struggling with health problems. Early diagnosis allowed the singer to act quickly, thanks to which she did not experience any symptoms of the disease.
– You could say that I had no symptoms. I had check-ups. Going to one of the concerts, I had an MRI and it turned out that I was sick. The result at the beginning blew me away, but I’m a strong person, so I pulled myself together and took care of myself. I am strong and I believe that everything will be fine – in the “Pytania na breakfast” studio. Fans can still hear the singer from the stage. Shazza performs and creates. In 2022, she recorded a music video for the song “Jackie, Jackie”. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
Source: Gazeta
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