It’s an incredibly sad day for the South African music industry today. One of the country’s greatest kwaito singers, Mandoza, has died after an incredibly long battle with cancer at the age of 38 his family reveals. The news comes around a year after the singer was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The singer reportedly fell ill last week and was admitted to hospital, however, was released shortly after.
However, earlier today, Mandoza’s family rushed him to hospital yet again after he had trouble breathing, however, according to his manager Vaughn Eaton, the singer passed away shortly before arriving at the hospital with his wife Mpho. “On their way to the hospital, as they got to the gate of the hospital, he just passed away. He couldn’t breathe,” Vaughn reveals.
The star is known for hit singles such as ’50 50′, ‘‘Nkalakatha’ and many more and has, in some way or another, impacted the lives of many South Africans through his music. The star’s death is a huge loss to the local music industry and, naturally, many have already reacted to the star’s loss on social media.
Paid him a visit last week at his home. He was in high spirits. His hug was so warm. We laughed. I'll hold on to that day. Rip Mandoza ❤️u
— somizi somGAGA (@somizi) September 18, 2016
Our thoughts are with the family& friends of Mandoza #RestinPeaceNkalakatha.Your legacy remains part of our heritage pic.twitter.com/YUnpe6BmKf
— Adv Thuli Madonsela (@ThuliMadonsela3) September 18, 2016
Devastated! Sad sad day for all South Africans. My friend and music legend is gone. My deepest condolences to Mpho and the family #Mandoza 😢
— Danny K (@dannykmusic) September 18, 2016
RIP to Mandoza – a life cut short but well lived.
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) September 18, 2016
His last public appearance was at the very empty ‘Thank You SABC’ concert last week. May his soul rest in peace and may his legacy live on through his music.
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