Cape Town – South African actor and Kwaito musician Brian “Bruno” Majola’s death has sent shockwaves on Twitter.
According to Sunday World, the news was confirmed on Tuesday by Pardon Makamu, a family friend.
“I can confirm that he is late. I am still waiting for more details from his family who will release a statement later today,” said Makamu as quoted by the report.
Another source close to Bruno, said he died on Monday and that he was discovered by his girlfriend.
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The cause of his death was not yet known.
In the early 2000s, Bruno was part of the kwaito duo Gumshev which released a debut album, Straight out of prison.
He went on to work with some of the big names in the industry such as Zola 7, Dj Cleo, Pro Kid, Brown Dash, and others.
Bruno further ventured into acting, where he made an appearance on e.tv’s Ekasi: Our Stories, Inkaba and most recently, Rhythm City.
Tributes poured in from industry colleagues, friends and fans.
Take a look at some of the tributes below:
Bruno ma nigga I was talking to you just the other day. Now you gone? When does it end? ??️?️#RIPBruno pic.twitter.com/Ng9nneS1SH
— matli mohapeloa (@matlimohapeloa) August 16, 2022
He’s the reason why I started my PR business. Mfanaka! ” ntwana it’s time you started being friends with these radio people so we can push.” #RIPBruno ? pic.twitter.com/YGuOrMUlJq
— uGabhadiya? (@Mma_Les) August 16, 2022
#RIPBruno Rest in peace my brother ❤️? pic.twitter.com/sx8MP9XQFF
— TWAR SA® (@TwaRSA26) August 17, 2022
Go Well my dawg! It hurts gazi ??? love you forever my blood! #RIPBruno Tell Linda I say wassup there in heaven Brian ????? you are gonna be missed my bro! Your mama is proud ?? pic.twitter.com/vnQECKfTyJ
— Jerome “Slim” du Plooy (@SlimIsDope) August 16, 2022
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