LISTEN: Fans and friends pay tribute to Mandoza
Tributes are pouring in for South African Kwaito star, Mandoza, who died yesterday after a long battle with cancer.
The 38-year-old died at around midday yesterday after being rushed to hospital. Diagnosed last year, the cancer had reportedly spread to his brain - causing partial blindness.
President Jacob Zuma has described the 38-year-old as a pioneer of Kwaito and will be missed by all, saying his music appealed to a cross-section of the country's population.
While Danny K - who collaborated with Mduduzi Tshabalala - says the Kwaito star reminded the country that music has the ability to transcend racial and cultural barriers.
He says Mandoza's work is proof that good music can find an audience anywhere in the world.
He was best known for music hits 'Nkalakatha', 'Godoba' and '50/50'.
Mandoza showed us the rainbow nation without political cliche or rhetoric. He united us through music #RIPMandoza 😢🇿🇦🙏
— Danny K (@dannykmusic) September 18, 2016
Mandoza showed every township kid that they could rise out their situation and achieve the impossible. He never forgot where he came from
— Danny K (@dannykmusic) September 18, 2016
This is so so incredibly sad. I'm sorry dude #Mandoza #Legend Rest now
— Zelda la Grange ✌ (@ZeldalaGrangeSA) September 18, 2016
President Zuma extends condolences on the passing of Kwaito music legend Mandoza https://t.co/j0wygVYnvp
— PresidencyZA (@PresidencyZA) September 18, 2016
Deepest Condolences on the passing of Kwaito star Mandoza. RIP Nkalakatha. @KZNPremier @ArtsKZN @edtea_kzn @IOL pic.twitter.com/x8yxMTKPlk
— KZN Provincial Gov (@kzngov) September 18, 2016
Meanwhile, Mandoza's son - Tokollo - has spoken about the passing of his father.