Zahara, the South African singer who conquered the stage, died at the age of 36
African singer Zahara has died. Great personalities share the pain of losing a woman who fought to defend women.
- South African singer Zahara died
- She was hospitalized for several weeks
- The culture minister reported the loss
The music world is in mourning over the death of the South African singer, Zahara, at 36 years of age.
Local media reported that the interpreter lost her life after being hospitalized in Johannesburg for several weeks.
It was the nation’s culture minister who reported the tragic loss and sent his condolences to the family of the famous soloist.
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In tragic news that has shocked South Africa and the music world, the talented South African singer Zahara passed away.
She was known for her brilliant career in Afro-pop, and died last night at the age of 36 in a Johannesburg hospital, highlighted the EFE agency.
The official announcement came through the South African Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, who expressed his deep sadness at the loss of a musical icon.
«I am very sad about the passing of Zahara. My deepest condolences to the Mkutukana family and the South African music industry,” Kodwa declared in X.
«A great talent»
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa also mourned Zahara’s departure, describing her as a «great talent.»
«Zahara’s death is regrettable. They have stolen a great talent from us.» , expressed the president through his social media.
«She is one of the best performers we have produced in the arts and I am deeply saddened by her death,» declared the president.
The tragedy occurred after several weeks in which Zahara was hospitalized and the prognoses were not positive.
Who was Zahara?
Zahara, whose real name was Bulelwa Mkutukana, was born on November 9, 1987 in East London, southeastern South Africa.
Throughout her career, she stood out as an accomplished self-taught guitarist, according to EFE.
S he left an indelible mark with the publication of five albums that earned her numerous awards both locally and internationally.
Her contribution to the South African music scene was so significant that in 2020 she was honored by being included in the prestigious list of one hundred inspiring women, compiled by the British BBC.
Why was she hospitalized?
The news of her death comes accompanied by details about her admission to hospital last month due to liver problems.
This was a battle that she faced after years of fighting alcoholism and which he spoke about on several occasions, raising awareness about her situation.
The tragic reality of her departure highlights the personal challenges she faced, according to the EFE agency.
And it also underscores the importance of addressing mental health and addiction issues in the entertainment industry.
«She had an incredible impact»
Zizi Kodwa, the South African minister who shared the news with the public, expressed his condolences to the Mkutukana family and the South African music industry.
He highlighted the lasting impact that Zahara and her guitar have had on the country’s music, noting how her influence will resonate throughout time.
«Zahara and her guitar had an incredible and lasting impact on South African music,» Kodwa wrote, attaching a photograph of the singer.
«The government has been in contact with the family for some time,» he detailed on social media, announcing the support it provided to the singer’s family.
Zahara has died
In addition to her musical prowess, Zahara also stood out as a composer committed to social causes. TO SEE VIDEO CLICK HERE.
She used her position on stage to address important issues, being a strong defender in the fight against violence against women in South Africa.
In 2020, she described violence against women like a «pandemic» that shakes their country and continues to cause serious damage. TO SEE CONDOLENCES CLICK HERE.
«(Men) feel that they have a right to women, that women are theirs. The only thing that matters to men in South Africa is themselves,” Zahara highlighted.
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