Talented Kwaito Musician Dies At 38

South African, Kwaito luminary  Mduduzi Tshabalala, affectionately known as Mandoza, has died at the age of 38. The star produced multi-platinum hits like Nkalakatha, Godoba and Sgelekeqe, and collaborated with Danny K on Same Difference.

Mandoza started his career with Chiskop, a kwaito group formed with three of his childhood friends. Last week his family reportedly  confirmed that he was being treated at home for a brain tumour.

Mandoza’s producer, Gabi le Roux posted the following message on Facebook on September 6 saying ”Mpho and the Tshabalala family has asked all his friends and fans to pray for him, beckon the ancestors and keep him in your thoughts during this time.”