Fans, friends pay tribute to SA musician Sfiso Ncwane
Tributes have been pouring in for gospel singer, Sfiso Ncwane who passed away in a Johannesburg hospital yesterday after his kidneys failed.
The 37-year-old who was with his wife at the time of his death was rushed to hospital on Sunday night.
The South African Music Award winner is known for hits, Phakama Nkosi yeZulu and Kulungile Baba.
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The Presidency and the Department of Arts and Culture led official tributes to Ncwane, sending well wishes to his family. Fellow musicians and fans have also taken to social media to remember the gospel star.
While the ANC in KZN says Ncwane's death is a loss to both the province and country.
Media Statement - Condolence Message by Minister Nathi Mthethwa: A tribute to the late Sfiso Ncwane. pic.twitter.com/UDiKqidH8e
— Arts & Culture (@ArtsCultureSA) December 5, 2016
A true talent, God's gift to the people of this nation. Rip #SfisoNcwane
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) December 6, 2016
It is with great shock and sadness that we recieved the news of the passing of award-winnng Gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane. pic.twitter.com/PeNrWY746V
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) December 5, 2016
Damn man. Life is so fragile....Rest In Peace Sfiso Ncwane. Prayers and condolences to his family and fans. Such a huge loss. 💔🙏🏾
— Bonang B* Matheba (@bonang_m) December 5, 2016
The death of Sfiso Ncwane left me speechless, only God knows.#RIPSfisoNcwane#KulungileBaba
— Marks Maponyane (@MarksMaponyane) December 5, 2016
Sad to learn of the passing of #SfisoNcwane. Remember so well how beautifully he sang “Kulungile Baba” at #VuyoMbuli's funeral. Lala Ngoxolo
— Leanne Manas (@LeanneManas) December 5, 2016
R.I.P To Sfiso Ncwane.We Have lost in the Gospel Music Industry.We send our condolences. @ayandancwaneSA @mbokazizanele @Mpendulo_ pic.twitter.com/GMbwRHf78V
— Crown Gospel Awards (@SabcCrownAwards) December 5, 2016