Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.

She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family "for some time", Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said.

The songstress won fame in 2011 with her album Loliwe, loved across Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAPA6XAXrw?si=LwKAuaKv2uZqxsyX

In 2019, Zahara opened up about up her battle with alcohol addiction.

Last month, the family confirmed she had been admitted to hospital and called on South Africans to keep the musician in their prayers.

She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital, state-run SABC news website reports.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc5oXpkUw8M?si=Yw9OvsqgGOaf2oXE

While her family is yet to release an official statement, fans have been grieving and sharing fond memories on social media.

"Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music," Mr Kodwa posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"She left us with such beautiful music," one X user posted.

Zahara, who released five albums, won dozens of awards both local and international. In 2020, she was named in the BBC's 100 Women list.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyGjnS9UCSA?si=mh-5RRYucUzqV0Uo

The songwriter also used her platform to speak out about violence against women in South Africa, something she revealed had happened to her.

In an interview with a local radio last year, Zahara said her music was not for recognition but to bring comfort to broken souls that need healing.

MzansiCoolio:
Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.

She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family "for some time", Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said.

The songstress won fame in 2011 with her album Loliwe, loved across Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAPA6XAXrw?si=LwKAuaKv2uZqxsyX

In 2019, Zahara opened up about up her battle with alcohol addiction.

Last month, the family confirmed she had been admitted to hospital and called on South Africans to keep the musician in their prayers.

She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital, state-run SABC news website reports.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc5oXpkUw8M?si=Yw9OvsqgGOaf2oXE

While her family is yet to release an official statement, fans have been grieving and sharing fond memories on social media.

"Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music," Mr Kodwa posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"She left us with such beautiful music," one X user posted.

Zahara, who released five albums, won dozens of awards both local and international. In 2020, she was named in the BBC's 100 Women list.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyGjnS9UCSA?si=mh-5RRYucUzqV0Uo

The songwriter also used her platform to speak out about violence against women in South Africa, something she revealed had happened to her.

In an interview with a local radio last year, Zahara said her music was not for recognition but to bring comfort to broken souls that need healing.

Things!
2024 list don drip minus ONE, the remaining in this 2023, we won't follow dem MOURN, or be MOURNED , may we not DIE @ Prime TIME

Death comes calling without invite.

May we live impactful and successful life before leaving this life stage on planet earth

Eeya

Young or old, if your time don reach, e don reach ni ye.

R.i.p

This makes me think of marrying and having babies

No time ooo

Atleast leave a trace.

God epp me

No new today NL

mn

RIP zahara! I so much love her song Loliwe....

So sad... Rip

RIP

So sad, RIP

RIP.

We live to die....

wow too much nkomboti

Ok

God grant her eternal rest. One day we will all leave this is world behind, so therefore live a life you'll remember and be happy. It's all ephemeral.

Oniyidear:
So sad... Rip

Burgerlomo:
So sad, RIP

No one knows her in Nigeria

Na drink kill am. Simple

rest in peace

MzansiCoolio:
Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.

She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family "for some time", Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said.

The songstress won fame in 2011 with her album Loliwe, loved across Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAPA6XAXrw?si=LwKAuaKv2uZqxsyX

In 2019, Zahara opened up about up her battle with alcohol addiction.

Last month, the family confirmed she had been admitted to hospital and called on South Africans to keep the musician in their prayers.

She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital, state-run SABC news website reports.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc5oXpkUw8M?si=Yw9OvsqgGOaf2oXE

While her family is yet to release an official statement, fans have been grieving and sharing fond memories on social media.

"Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music," Mr Kodwa posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"She left us with such beautiful music," one X user posted.

Zahara, who released five albums, won dozens of awards both local and international. In 2020, she was named in the BBC's 100 Women list.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyGjnS9UCSA?si=mh-5RRYucUzqV0Uo

The songwriter also used her platform to speak out about violence against women in South Africa, something she revealed had happened to her.

In an interview with a local radio last year, Zahara said her music was not for recognition but to bring comfort to broken souls that need healing.

RIP Zahara. Your song with DJ Sbu will forever be a jam and some

Hhj

Jeeeez 🤦
I loved this woman's work so much. Destiny was my favorite right from the days of Uni.

Rest well Zahara. Loved you.

Nothing concern us with Zara


Let SA face their problem

Do young

MzansiCoolio:
Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.

She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family "for some time", Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said.

The songstress won fame in 2011 with her album Loliwe, loved across Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAPA6XAXrw?si=LwKAuaKv2uZqxsyX

In 2019, Zahara opened up about up her battle with alcohol addiction.

Last month, the family confirmed she had been admitted to hospital and called on South Africans to keep the musician in their prayers.

She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital, state-run SABC news website reports.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc5oXpkUw8M?si=Yw9OvsqgGOaf2oXE

While her family is yet to release an official statement, fans have been grieving and sharing fond memories on social media.

"Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music," Mr Kodwa posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"She left us with such beautiful music," one X user posted.

Zahara, who released five albums, won dozens of awards both local and international. In 2020, she was named in the BBC's 100 Women list.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyGjnS9UCSA?si=mh-5RRYucUzqV0Uo

The songwriter also used her platform to speak out about violence against women in South Africa, something she revealed had happened to her.

In an interview with a local radio last year, Zahara said her music was not for recognition but to bring comfort to broken souls that need healing.

SA women and alcohol…. That’s how they where complaining of missing it during the pandemic

Creamypie:
Na drink kill am. Simple

I know someone who never smoked or drank but still have liver complications.

RIP

So na alcohol cause am

Rip

Dammm

R.I.P to her.

The good Lord rest her soul

MzansiCoolio:
Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.

She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family "for some time", Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said.

The songstress won fame in 2011 with her album Loliwe, loved across Africa.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaAPA6XAXrw?si=LwKAuaKv2uZqxsyX

In 2019, Zahara opened up about up her battle with alcohol addiction.

Last month, the family confirmed she had been admitted to hospital and called on South Africans to keep the musician in their prayers.

She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital, state-run SABC news website reports.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc5oXpkUw8M?si=Yw9OvsqgGOaf2oXE

While her family is yet to release an official statement, fans have been grieving and sharing fond memories on social media.

"Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music," Mr Kodwa posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"She left us with such beautiful music," one X user posted.

Zahara, who released five albums, won dozens of awards both local and international. In 2020, she was named in the BBC's 100 Women list.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyGjnS9UCSA?si=mh-5RRYucUzqV0Uo

The songwriter also used her platform to speak out about violence against women in South Africa, something she revealed had happened to her.

In an interview with a local radio last year, Zahara said her music was not for recognition but to bring comfort to broken souls that need healing.

what a loss !