What was Chaka Khan's sisters stage name?

Howdy newhistorian-ga,

Fun, indeed!

From Toby Walker's UK based "Soulwalking" page on Chaka Khan's sister.
http://www.soulwalking.co.uk/Taka%20Boom.html

"The sister of Chaka Khan, vocalist Yvonne Stephens forged a new identity
by combining the Swahili word for 'love of my people' (Taka) with a last
name derived from her ex-husband's occupation (demolitions expert)."

Her stage name was "Taka Boom" and that was also the name of her first
album, released in 1979.

She was born in the same year (1954) and the same state (Illinois) as I
was born.

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I remember learning of Taka Boom as a little girl.  I saw her on a day
time talk show) (maybe Merv Griffen?) and as she walked onto the set
the drum sound of TaKa Boom was being played. I use this question
often at parties and when I give the answer folks don't believe me. 
Thank you.  It is fun to be affirmed.

Thanks for the 5 star rating, newhistorian-ga.  My pleasure.

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