Cape Town — Family of the late Kwa-Zulu Natal born artist Lizwilenkosi Mtshali, better known to many as Lizwe Wokuqala, is currently seeking financial assistance for his burial set to take place this Sunday.
Mtshali died on Wednesday last week, in a tragic car crash that left Mzansi in shock. The devastating incident also claimed the lives of notable Lesotho musician Malome Vector and director Da Mos.
As reported by IOL, after the rapper’s passing, a statement from Stanley Khoza, VP of The Association of Independent Record Companies (Airco), revealed in a statement that the Mtshali family is facing financial difficulties and is struggling to cover the burial expenses.
“Due to funds, he was starting in the industry he had not yet made money, he had just gained popularity as a promising upcoming talent. Any contribution / assistance will be highly appreciated. Planned day for the funeral is Sunday if all effort yields results. We are raising donations from any amount one can help with.
“We have a bank account for his mother. We just need to cover the expense for the coffin, the undertaker, sound and food. Estimated around R100 000. I plead with all of you to assist in resolving this challenge for the family,” the reort quoted the statement as saying.
The young artist had a promising career ahead of him, as he was signed under Malome Vector’s record label The Whole Entertainment, and was set to release an EP in August.
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Upon hearing the news of his death, many supporters took to his socials to mourn the loss of such a young talent and expressed their deep sadness at the thought of the rapper’s unrealised potential.
Take a look at these heartfelt comments:
@bongisilinda_za: “I hope the EP was uploaded nkos’yami, atleast his one wish to drop his own project come true🥺💔🕊️”
@kiddust_sa: “RIP BRO CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP THE BRO 🕊️THIS EP MUST BE OUT AND ROYALTIES MUST DO SOMETHING FOR HIS FAMILY 😢”
@zizylekhoo: “Rest in Power Lizwi🕊️🕊️💔🕯️🕯️”
@ltd_musiq: “Lizwi mf2😢 I can’t believe you’re gone ntwana yami ngibuhlungu benginethemba lokuthi siyohlangana Sishaye ingoma but akusenzekanga lokho RIP king 💔” (Lizwi mf2😢 I can’t believe you’re gone, my child, I’m sad, I was hoping we’d meet. Let’s play a song, but that didn’t happen. RIP king 💔)
@khanyi_412: “So sad, he didn’t even see the day he dropped his album 🕊️🕊️🕊️”
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Compiled by Lauren Petersen
