#RIPMaryTwala: Rebecca Malope’s moving performance

Rebecca Malope’s moving performance at Mary Twala’s funeral

The queen of Gospel gave an unforgettable performance at the funeral of veteran actress Mary Twala.

Rebecca Malope performing at Mary Twala's funeral
Rebecca Malope performing at Mary Twala's funeral

South Africa is mourning the death of veteran actress Mary Twala, the mother of Somizi Mhlongo, who died in a Johannesburg hospital on Saturday.

Mary was laid to rest on Thursday, 9 July.

READ: Veteran actress Mary Twala passes away

The South African queen of Gospel Dr Rebecca Malope got to comfort the family and friends with her melodic voice and moving songs.

Dr Malope sang her classical hit ‘Ngiyekelini’, a song about allowing a loved one to rest in heaven, and two other special songs for Mary.

The legendary singer sang about how Mary touched the whole of Africa with her life and how she will always be in our hearts.

READ: Somizi's sweetest moments with his late mother Mary Twala

Her performance moved those in the audience to tears.

Watch her perform one of her special songs for Mary below. 

Image courtesy of YouTube screenshot

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