Twitter reacts: “Obani lababantu” hitmaker dies after a positive Covid-19 result
JOBURG – Sbu Mpungose has released a statement stating that her aunt was self-isolating after receiving a positive Covid-19 result on Monday, 7 December.
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South Africa is today mourning the death of 65-year-old Nkosingiphile Olpha Selepe known famously as Gee Six Five.
Selepe retired in March as a teacher. She was pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in higher education at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Sbu Mpungose reported the news of her aunt’s passing early this morning (9 December) on Twitter.
My beloved aunt, MumNcane who many of you know as #GeeSixFive is no more. She displayed leadership throughout her life, was the epitome of fearlessness & inspired many with her single #ObaniLababantu.
Mthiya, Shandu kaNdaba, Sontshikazi. #RIPGeeSixFive pic.twitter.com/NAOHlWlsIp— Sbu Mpungose (@SbuMpungose) December 9, 2020
Mpungose has released a statement stating that her aunt was self-isolating after receiving a positive Covid-19 result on Monday, 7 December.
🕯🕯🕯🕯 pic.twitter.com/Slt30MA5C9
— official_GeeSixFive (@Real_GeeSixFive) December 9, 2020
Condolences have been pouring on Twitter for the family of the amapiano hitmaker.
This world just keeps on taking and taking and taking. Your presence will forever be remembered Shandu kaNdada, ndabezitha, Mthiya othiya ngenkomo abafokazane bethiya ngamahlahla #RIPGeeSixFive pic.twitter.com/Ufacltzi3I
— Vokzman (@Vokzman) December 9, 2020
#RIPGeeSixFive.. She made her mark in the world. Obani lababantu was a gift to us.. She wanted to show us that you can achieve anything regardless of age or anything. Oh Gogo your song made us so happy. May your spirit rest in peace. Qhawekazi. pic.twitter.com/PDCbhIQTI3
— Bella♥️♥️ (@Bellabiyanca) December 9, 2020
God literally let her do what she was passionate about before taking her from us, she taught us that anyone’s dreams are valid at any age. Thank you for your final gift to us #RIPGeeSixFive pic.twitter.com/2OVEsCR0QA
— Nxumalo-MaZwide (@Malwande_udumo) December 9, 2020
Condolences to the families and friends.
Robala ka Kagiso. pic.twitter.com/0fQo7dgFDe
— Tumi Sole (@tumisole) December 9, 2020
2020 is just a pandemic on its own 😭😭😭😭. I can't believe we just Lost a Legend. Rest in peace Mama GEE SIX FIVE #RIPGeeSixFive pic.twitter.com/nWSUUMoU4V
— Daniel Marven (@danielmarven) December 9, 2020
Death be not proud. This is a shocking and painful development.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3”
My deepest condolences to the family, friends and work colleagues. I will keep you in my prayers. #RIPGeeSixFive pic.twitter.com/gSBDmRrNAZ
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) December 9, 2020
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