South African kwaito musician Mduduzi ‘Mandoza’ Tshabalala has died.
His family has confirmed that he lost his battle to cancer earlier today, about a year after he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
He was admitted to hospital a week ago, with his family later confirming that he was home and in a stable condition.
Fans have already taken to social media to express their shock at the musician’s passing.
The star produced multi-platinum hits like Nkalakatha, Godoba and Sgelekeqe, and collaborated with Danny K on Same Difference.
Mandoza started his career with Chiskop, a kwaito group formed with three of his childhood friends.
He participated in the kwaito documentary SHARP! SHARP! – the kwaito story, directed by Aryan Kaganof and the 2006 rugby drama, Number 10.
Last week his family confirmed he was being treated at home for a brain tumour.
Mandoza’s producer, Gabi le Roux posted the following message on Facebook on September 6: “Mpho and the Tshabalala family has asked all his friends and fans to pray for him, beckon the ancestors and keep him in your thoughts during this time.” Eye Witness News/eNCA
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