South Africa Mourns Beloved Singer Zahara as Nigeria Joins in Tribute
- Bulelwa "Zahara" Mkutukana sadly passed away on December 11, 2023 after a short illness
- This follows the singer's sudden trip to the hospital due to liver complications
- Reports of the Loliwe singer's declining health made headlines, more so the news behind what led to her condition
It's a sombre day in South Africa as the sudden loss of a musical icon, Bulelwa Mkutukana, known by her stage name, Zahara, is mourned.
The singer had reportedly been battling for her life in the hospital due to apparent liver complications and tragically succumbed to her illness.
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The passing of Zahara, a beloved figure in the music industry, has left a profound void, evoking sadness and reflection among fans and fellow artists alike."
South African singer Zahara passes away
In the wake of allegations made against family members reportedly behind Zahara's illness, the singer sadly passed away on the night of Monday, 11 December 2023.
The multi-award-winning singing sensation had been in hospital for several weeks in critical condition from liver complications.
Ahead of her stay in the hospital, it was alleged that Zahara and her fiancé, Mpho Xaba, had completed their lobola negotiations and were looking forward to starting a life together.
However, it was alleged by family that a close relative may have poisoned the Umthwalo singer out of jealousy before she was rushed to the hospital just days after her lobola celebration.
"A relative must have gotten upset after hearing that the Xaba family had returned to pay off the outstanding amount for lobola. We suspect that Zahara was either poisoned or muthi was put into her drink."
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South Africans mourn Zahara's untimely passing
Tributes poured out for Zahara as netizens mourned the passing of the Loliwe hitmaker:
South African singer, Lady_Zamar mourned:
"Zahara did a lot for the music industry in South Africa, and paved the way for so many others with her iconic presence and guitar in hand, she will be missed. I never knew her personally but her music was loud and brave #ripzahara praying for her family, she was loved."
IamMzilikazi said:
"She came, she saw, she sang and she conquered. Death, be not proud. #RIPZahara."
FererroVmp reflected:
"I love your authenticity. Your music was from your heart. Everything you did was a true expression of yourself. #RIPZahara"
Tumani_lee wrote:
"No one fought hard in the public eye as Zahara did, May she find peace on the other side. #RIPZahara"
South African Star Costa Titch Dies after Collapsing on Stage
Earlier, Legit.ng reported the tragic demise of Costa Titch, the renowned South African rapper, at the age of 27 following a seizure.
In a circulating video, the energetic performer, celebrated for his hit track "Big Flexa," was witnessed giving an electrifying stage performance before collapsing.
Costa Titch's untimely passing mirrors another blow to the South African music scene, arriving just a month after the tragic loss of Fela In Versace rapper AKA, who was shot dead.
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Source: Briefly.co.za
