The South African music industry has been hit with another blow — Zahara was confirmed dead earlier this week as seen in a family statement posted on Instagram.
TEN SOUTH AFRICAN MUSICIANS WHO DIED IN THEIR 30S
Tributes poured in abundance for the late Afro pop singer after the shocking news of her death. Here are ten South African musicians that have died in their 30s…
Zahara. Image via Twitter: @ProHeed
1. ZAHARA
FULL NAME: Bulelwa Mkutukana
DATE OF BIRTH: 9 November 1988
DEATH DATE: 11 December 2023
DEATH AGE: 36
TOP THREE SONGS: Loliwe, Phendula, Ndiza , more
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2.AKA
FULL NAME: Kiernan Jarryd Forbes
DATE OF BIRTH: 28 January 1988
DEATH DATE: 10 February 2023
DEATH AGE: 35
TOP THREE SONGS: Fela in Versace, 10 Fingers, Run Jozi, more
3.MAMPINTSHA
FULL NAME: Mandla Maphumulo
DATE OF BIRTH: 18 July 1982
DEATH DATE: 24 December 2022
DEATH AGE: 40
TOP THREE SONGS: Ngeke, Ntombenhle, Sting Ray , more
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4.RIKY RICK
FULL NAME: Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado
DATE OF BIRTH: 20 July 1987
DEATH DATE: 23 February 2022
DEATH AGE: 34
TOP THREE SONGS: Ungazincishi, Sidlukotini, Stay Shining, more
5.PRO KID
FULL NAME: Linda Mkhize
DATE OF BIRTH: 22 June 1981
DEATH DATE: 8 August 2018
DEATH AGE: 37
TOP THREE SONGS: Uthini Ngo Pro, Sekele, Bhampa, more
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6.LUNDI
FULL NAME: Lundi Tiyamara
DATE OF BIRTH: 16 December 1978
DEATH DATE: 27 January 2017)
DEATH AGE: 38
TOP THREE SONGS: Ngapha Nangapha, Senzeni, Nkosi Yam’ , more
7. MANDOZA
FULL NAME: Mduduzi Thembinkosi Edmund Tshabalala
DATE OF BIRTH: 17 January 1978
DEATH DATE: 18 September 2016
DEATH AGE: 38
TOP THREE SONGS: Nkalakatha, 50/50, Sgelekeqe , more
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8.DJ SUMBODY
FULL NAME: Oupa John Sefoka
DATE OF BIRTH: 9 June 1984
DEATH DATE: 20 November 2022
DEATH AGE: 35
TOP THREE SONGS : Monate Mpolaye, Suk’emabhozeni, Ayepyep, more
9.HHP
FULL NAME: Jabulani Tsambo
DATE OF BIRTH: 14 September 4980
DEATH DATE: 28 October 2018
DEATH AGE: 38
TOP THREE SONGS: Tswaka, Bosso, Music & Lights , more
10.VUSI MA R5
FULL NAME: Itumeleng Mosoeu
DATE OF BIRTH: 28 May 1988
DEATH DATE: 30 January 2023
DEATH: AGE: 35
TOP THREE SONGS : Pula, Ha Bone Selo, Thabe, and more
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