South African Afropop Musician Winnie Khumalo Dies
South African singer and actress Winnie Khumalo has died.
Winnie Khumalo, an Afro pop musician passed away today Tuesday at a home after a short illness.
She was 51 years old.
Close Friend Confirms Winnie Khumalo’s Death
Winnie Khumalo’s close friend, Sabelo Sithole confirmed Winnie Khumalo’s death to the Sunday World.
“I was contacted by Rethabile, and I could hear from her voice that she was not okay. She asked me to rush to her mother’s house because Winnie was not moving. I rushed there and unfortunately it was too late. I am distraught and I have lost a friend,” Sithole revealed.
He revealed that she was not well before her death.
“I knew she was not fine, but I did not know she would come to this,” he said
Condolence Messages Trickle In
Winnie Khumalo is well known for her hit songs “Live My Life,” “Loluthando,” “Uthando,” “Imithwalo.” Her sudden death has left Mzansi devastated. Condolence messages have already started pouring in on social media as her fans and followers mourn her death.
Here are some of the condolence messages;
@MusaMzilikazi;
Sad news
We did not know any scandal about her, she did not bother us with asking for donations when life was hard
To me she will remain the Queen 💔
RIP mama Winnie
@manv_sk;
Condolences to her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace 🕊️💔
@MarkTlou;
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May Her Soul Rest In Peace, she was truly a blessing to the South African music industry.
@thee9735;
Rip mama! What a voice , what a phenomenon!!