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Legendary musician Tsepo Tshola has died.
Fellow musician Mzwakhe Mbuli said the music icon passed away in his home country early on Thursday.
“He died in Lesotho this morning. We got confirmation from his aunt who is in Lesotho that he died around 6am,” Mbuli said.
“We are told that he was fine just a few weeks ago. He even attended the funeral [of a close family member] in Lesotho.”
News of the Holokile hitmaker’s passing was already making headlines in his home town with local media passing its condolences.
“Tsepo Tshola, Sankomota’s world-renowned Village Pope, succumbed to Covid-19-related illness this morning in Teyateyaneng, Lesotho,” confirmed the family in a brief statement on Thursday.
Lesotho-based TV broadcaster Nthakoana Ngatane said the star’s passing was “one of the most devastating days of my life. Music icon Tsepo Tshola died this morning after testing positive for Covid-19.”
Condolences are pouring in from local celebrities.
Actress Terry Pheto said: “My late dad and I loved Ntate Tsepo Tshola so much. This is so sad. Rest in peace and thank you for the beautiful music Ntate.”
My late dad and I loved Ntate Tshepo Tshola so much. This is so sad. Rest In Peace and thank you for the beautiful music Ntate.
— Terry Pheto (@TerryPheto) July 15, 2021
Actress Dineo Langa meanwhile wrote: “Tsepo Tshola has been part of every celebration and loss in most of our homes. Ha hona mokete kapa lefu mo o sa utlwing Ntate Tsepo Tshola teng. It’s like his voice held space for black joy and black pain. It feels like someone just shot a missile through our artistic DNA.”
Tshepo Tshola has been part of every celebration and loss in most of our homes. Ha hona mokete kapa lefu mo o sa utlwing Ntate Tshepo Tshola teng. It's like his voice held space for black joy and black pain. It feels like someone just shot a missile through our artistic DNA.
— Dineo Langa (@therealdineo) July 15, 2021
The 67-year-old Tshola, who was affectionately known as the Village Pope, had a singing career spanning over 40 years. His hit list consists of classic hit tracks such as Shine Your Light, Nonyane and Ntate.
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