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South African Afro-pop Star Zahara Dies at 36

The South African music industry is mourning the loss of renowned Afro-pop star Bulelwa Mkutukana, better known by her stage name Zahara. Sh...

Chima Joseph Ugo
Chima Joseph Ugo - Editor-in-chief December 12, 2023
Updated December 12, 2023 at 5:05 PM
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South African Afro-pop Star Zahara Dies at 36
The South African music industry is mourning the loss of renowned Afro-pop star Bulelwa Mkutukana, better known by her stage name Zahara. She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital at the age of 36.

The news of her demise was shared on her Instagram page by her family on Tuesday. The post brought a wave of condolences and tributes from fans and fellow artists alike.

Among those who expressed their sorrow was the South African Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Zizi Kodwa. In a post on his official social media account, he wrote, "I’m very saddened by the passing of @ZaharaSA. My deepest condolences to the Mkutukana family and the South African music industry."

He further acknowledged Zahara's significant contribution to South African music, stating, "Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music."

According to Prime 9ja Online, Zahara, who rose to fame with her 2011 album 'Loliwe,' had been admitted to the hospital in November due to complications with her liver. Her condition worsened last week when she became unresponsive.

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