Cape Town – Renowned South African singer, Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has passed away at the age of 35.
The Loliwe hit-maker had been hospitalised for liver complications for nearly two weeks before her death.
Zahara, a multi-award-winning artist, gained widespread recognition over the past 12 years for her unique musical style.
She released five studio albums, with her debut album “Loliwe” achieving double platinum status in 2011.
Tributes are pouring in for the late songstress.
I am very saddened by the passing of @ZaharaSA. My deepest condolences to the Mkutukana family and the South African music industry. Government has been with the family for some time now. Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music. pic.twitter.com/1a402aQfLs
— Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture (@zizikodwa) December 11, 2023
The EFF Mourns The Passing Of Award Winning Artist Bulelwa “Zahara” Mkutukana.
-For the EFF, Zahara was close to our hearts as she had a song of the EFF’s Fourth Jazz Hour Album, iEFF lyangena which became incredibly popular during the 2021 Local Government Elections and Zahara… pic.twitter.com/YA3zBKtoKN
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) December 12, 2023
Multi-award-winning songstress Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as #Zahara, has died at the age of 36. SAMA Spokesperson Lesley Mofokeng says Zahara was a shining light in the music industry.
Watch: https://t.co/yWUTn60Yti#Newzroom405 #RIPZahara pic.twitter.com/qjVUoJm9pV
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) December 12, 2023
zahara did a lot for the music industry in south africa…paved the way for so many others with her icon presence and guitar in hand💔💔she will be missed. i never knew her personally but her music was loud and brave #ripzahara praying for her family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 she was loved ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RMtD4C6X9d
— Lady Zamar (@Lady_Zamar) December 11, 2023
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