Tributes pour in for iconic musician, Joseph Shabalala
Hundreds express their sadness following the news of the passing of Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder.
SOCIAL media has been flooded this morning with tributes to the founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
The 78-year-old died at a Pretoria hospital this morning. He was credited with leading the group to winning five Grammy Awards.
The nation is morning the loss of the isicathamiya and mbube legend who performed with music greats including Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, and Dolly Parton.
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Shabalala had been sick for some time.
A brilliant music story teller, a legend & pioneer who took our nation to the world is now "Knockin' On Heaven's Door".
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family & loved ones of Dr Joseph Shabalala.
Siyabonga nge Ladysmith Black Mambazo.#RIPJosephShabalala pic.twitter.com/MjYql13SOj
— John Steenhuisen MP (@jsteenhuisen) February 11, 2020
Daddy's favourite artist❤️ dad's favourites always rub onto their little girls… I loved each and every song ever produced by the Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Fond memories of our trips (short or long) in his Mazda 323. #RIPJosephShabalala pic.twitter.com/DN84Lr7tWX
— Tebogo (@Linda_Shi) February 11, 2020
We would like to extend our condolences on the passing of Joseph Shabalala who was the founder of the group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Ulale ngoxolo Tata ugqatso lwakho ulufezile. #RIPJosephShabalala [Photo: Flicker: Seth Gordon] pic.twitter.com/Sazg9hoWew
— South African Government (@GovernmentZA) February 11, 2020
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