RIP: Pretoria's king of Bacardi, Vusi Ma R5 dead at 34Popular Bacardi musician Vusi Ma R5 was allegedly gunned to death in the early hours of Monday (30 January) morning.
by Rae Seleme
30-01-2023 11:05
in Entertainment
Bacardi King Vusi Ma R5. Image: Twitter @odirile
The talented Bacardi artist Itumeleng Mosoeu aka Vusi Ma R5 reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, 30 January at 34 years.
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VUSI MA R5 MANAGEMENT CONFIRM PASSING The star Itumeleng Mosoeu known by his fans as Vusi Ma R5 or the Bacardi king was reportedly gunned down in the early hours of this morning at Soshanguve M17, Pretoria. Daily Sun reports that he was shot dead outside Majents Social Club where he was performing.
His management Tribal Records confirmed his passing to The South African in a statement:
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vusi Ma R5, a beloved and talented artists who inspired countless fans fellow artists with his music. The artists Itumeleng Mosoeu allegedly ran into an unfortunate incident that led to his untimeley passing in the early hours of Monday morning, 30th January 2023.
Please note that details of his passing cannot be disclosed as they are still being investigated.
The Mosoeu family and Tribal records management have kindly asked for privacy and respect during this time of grieving and will release a statement in due course.
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Details of the funeral and management service will be confirmed.
Mosoeu's passing comes barely two months after amapiano pioneer Oupa John Sefoka popularly known as DJ Sumbody and his bodyguard were shot dead on 20 November 2022 in Woodmead, Sandton.
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BACARDI FANS PAY TRIBUTE @Mokolokotwane:
No one carried Bacardi music like you did Bro! Rest in Perfect Peace Vusi MaR5! You will forever be missed #RIPMaR5.
@OpenMicProdSA:
Condolences to the family and friends of the king of Bacardi #vusimaR5 may your legacy and spark in the industry live forever.
#RIPVUSIMAR5
@RoyaltyGomo
Pitori really lost a real one he was the King of Bacardi.
@Mahlogonolo
RIP Vusi Ma R5 we've lost the president of Bacardi. Rest Well
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Potiri is a crime scene ,too many killings RIP king #vusimaR5 pic.twitter.com/Mt64ZXAILt
RaymondSemenya (@raymondbochum1) January 30, 2023
Pretoria is the New Ukraine#RIPVUSIMAR5 #vusimaR5 pic.twitter.com/bbZVcAnxtU
Bafana (@boyboy_0) January 30, 2023
Pitori has lost another Legend Rip #vusimaR5 pic.twitter.com/dXMCZLIVP5
carrot cake (@Odirile_11) January 30, 2023
Rest In Peace to the King of Barcadi Music #vusimaR5
His music contributed millions of rands into the Tshwane township economy. As Kasi Economy we are deeply saddened by your passing. pic.twitter.com/Bma7zV2CUV
Kasi Economy (@KasiEconomy) January 30, 2023
#RIPVusi ma R5. Vusi ma R5 was shot dead at m17. The King Of Bacardi R5. #vusimaR5 pic.twitter.com/8972MeC4VG
Man's NOT Barry Roux (@AdvoBarryRoux) January 30, 2023
Bacardi music artist, Vusi Ma R5 was shot dead outside Majents social Club in Pretoria in the early hours of Monday morning. #vusimaR5 #MDNnews pic.twitter.com/H92IPRZr51
MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) January 30, 2023
Pelo yaka
I didn t even get to see him perform #vusimaR5 pic.twitter.com/IqXLrvMASM
Andile (@__AndileN) January 30, 2023
Pitori has lost a giant #vusimaR5 tse nnyane tsao kuruza, tsao fetsa petrol pic.twitter.com/mFJRVrGQYd
Rufus (@Ruf_Meister) January 30, 2023
From your name being whispered, to being loudly and affectionately spoken about, you'll be remembered for the positively solid , imprint you left in this world ..#RIPVUSIMAR5#VusiMaR5@LamiezHolworthy pic.twitter.com/dywjQtA3SO
THANDOLWAMI NOTHANI (@thandolwamee) January 30, 2023
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RIP: Pretoria's king of Bacardi, Vusi Ma R5 dead at 34Popular Bacardi musician Vusi Ma R5 was allegedly gunned to death in the early hours of Monday (30 January) morning. 
