Former ‘Rhythm City’ actor and kwaito star Brian ‘Bruno’ Majola has passed away at the age of 36. Image via Facebook: Bruno Spiro Goodfella
‘Rhythm City’ actor and kwaito star Brian ‘Bruno’ Majola has died
Former ‘Rhythm City’ actor and kwaito star Brian ‘Bruno’ Majola passed away on Monday evening. His cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
Former ‘Rhythm City’ actor and kwaito star Brian ‘Bruno’ Majola has passed away at the age of 36. Image via Facebook: Bruno Spiro Goodfella
Former Rhythm City actor and kwaito star Brian “Bruno” Majola has passed away at the age of 36. According to Drum, Bruno died on Monday 15 August and his cause of death is yet to be confirmed. The entertainer has also acted on e.tv’s Ekasi: Our Stories and is best known for his work in Gumshev, a kwaito duo he formed with Fistos.
The two produced the hit tracks Hosh, Temptations and Matha.
Bruno’s death comes a day after kwaito legend and TKZee member Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala’s passing.
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BRIAN ‘BRUNO’ MAJOLA: MZANSI LOSES ANOTHER KWAITO STAR
A relative confirmed Brian “Bruno” Majola’s death to Drum. The kwaito star reportedly passed away on 15 August at about 18:00. His cause of death has not been confirmed by the Majola family.
“I am not okay at all. I need to meet up with the family in order for us to put a statement together and send all the necessary information, but I can confirm that he has passed on,” said the relative.
One of Bruno’s friends, Pardon Makamu, told the publication that he heard the news shortly after his death.
“I haven’t gotten the full details of what happened,” Makamu, however, said.
TRIBUTES POUR IN
South Africans have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Bruno following the shocking news of his death.
“Yesterday it was Magesh, today it’s you. Rest in peace Bruno,” wrote one tweep.
“RIP to actor and musician ‘Bruno power Goodfella’ who played Bongani on Rhytm City,” wrote another tweep.
“He was a dope rapper and actor, a talented human being.”
BRUNO’S CAREER IN ENTERTAINMENT
Take a look at Brian “Bruno” Majola career journey as per his Facebook page and Sunday World.
- When he was 15 years old, Bruno was arrested for armed robbery and sentenced to six years in jail at Leeuwkop Juvenile Facility in Johannesburg.
- After being released from prison in 2015, he visited music executive Lance Stehr to negotiate a record deal at Ghetto Ruff.
- A year later, he auditioned for e.tv’s hit series Rhythm City and scored the role of Bongani Khumalo.
- Before his death, the multi-talented star released two albums and started his own production company, Jamshack Records.
- Bruno released his albums Sphandu Cash and Straight Out of Prison under Gumshev, a kwaito duo.
- He has also shared the stage with the likes of DJ Cleo, Bongani Fassie, Pro Kid and many more.
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