RIP: 10 Top SA musicians who died in their 30s [photos]

RIP: 10 Top SA musicians who died in their 30s [photos]May their souls rest in eternal peace: Here is a list of 10 South African musicians who died in their 30s.

by Mihlali Vellem

13-12-2023 14:37

in Local Celebs

Here are Ten SA musicians who died in their 30s, Image via Instagram @mampinstha_shimora/ @zaharasa/ rikyrickworld/ @djsumbodysa

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.

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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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-- ALSO READ: Hospital bill! Zahara's sisters allegedly go shopping with her card

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

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-- 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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-- ALSO READ: Cyril Ramaphosa! SA demands state funeral' for Zahara [watch]

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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

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-- 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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-- ALSO READ: She called me': Lira shares heartfelt story about Zahara [photos]

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

This day 27 January 2017 South Africa wake up to sad news of the passing of the Gospel musician Lundi Tyamara well known for his hit song Mphefumlo Wami.

His music lives on. May his soul Continue to rest peacefully.

Remembering Lundi Tyamara pic.twitter.com/hvj9GsEB7L

Mfundoyakhe Shezi (@Mfundoyakhe_S) January 27, 2021

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

Mandoza still firing the #Springboks forward from the grave. Uyi #Nkalakatha pic.twitter.com/ifgSAe4xVp

Village Kingpin (@Notemash7) October 15, 2023

ALSO READ: A real blow to our country': Cyril Ramaphosa on Zahara's death

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

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-- 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

We are saddened by the news of the sudden death of rapper HHP. #RIPJabba #RIPHHP pic.twitter.com/Ln54O5WJmB

TRACE Southern Africa (@TRACE_Inter) October 24, 2018

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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-- ALSO READ: She may need a transplant': Zahara reportedly hospitalised

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