Toya Delazy and her late grandfather Mangosuthu Buthelezi in 1999. Image via Instagram
Toya Delazy’s tribute to Mangosuthu: ‘I acknowledge the pain’
[Watch] UK-based musician Toya Delazy says her final goodbye to her grandfather Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
Toya Delazy and her late grandfather Mangosuthu Buthelezi in 1999. Image via Instagram
Musician Toya Delazy flew down to KwaZulu-Natal this week to bid farewell to her late grandfather Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who was buried on Saturday, 16 September.
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TOYA DELAZY PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE GRANDFATHER
The United Kingdom-based artist Toya Delazy, born Latoya Nontokozo Buthelezi paid tribute to IFP (Inkatha Freedom Party) founder Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, who passed away at 95.
Toya expressed her admiration for her late grandfather, who stepped in when she lost her mother and father, recalled the close bond they shared, and described him as a prominent leader and an incredible father figure.
She also recited a poem that beautifully summarised the love and admiration she had for him and painted a picture of a man who had touched many lives and left an indelible mark on the world.
“I want to acknowledge the relationship we shared. I remember him singing with him in the car. He said I have the gift of music and foresight like his mom, Princess Magogo. After I lost my mother and father, he and my grandmother played a pivotal role.”
“I acknowledge the pain and hurt members of our community experienced during the turbulence years of the 80s, a period marked by violence and tragedy.”
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SOUTH AFRICANS REACT TO MUSICIANS TRIBUTE TO MANGOSUTHU BUTHELEZI
@Lebo064895174: “I loved when she said they sang in the car, that was very, very touching.”
@jtzll: “Why are people celebrating his life? Want he the one who led a party that killed many people? Just asking.”
@sibsvin: “This was so sincere, beautiful and heartfelt. “
@Nyathi_nsindane: “First time I hear someone in the family of the departed, highlighting some dark side of the diseased. 80’and 90’s were dark times indeed. Toya spoke so well.”
@JackMolefe7: “@ToyaDelazy_Fans, your grandfather’s history is dark, and he is no hero to kids of Katlehong ,Vosloorus and Thokoza.”
@samba_nelly23: “I love Toya Delazy but, her grandfather was a murderer and a sellout. Chris Hani said this in 1991. That’s why they killed him.”
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