BREAKING: South Africa’s Afro-pop singer Zahara dies after battling liver problem

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Renowned South African Afro-pop sensation, Bulelwa Mkutukana, widely recognized as Zahara, has tragically passed away at the age of 36.

The talented artist breathed her last in a Johannesburg hospital on Monday night.

The sorrowful news of her demise was formally communicated on Tuesday through a post shared on her family's Instagram page.

Zahara's untimely departure marks a significant loss in the music industry, leaving fans and the entertainment community in mourning.


Reacting to her death, the South African Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, in a post on his official X, wrote: “I’m very saddened by the passing of @ZaharaSA. My deepest condolences to the Mkutukana family and the South African music industry.

“The government has been with the family for some time now. Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music.”

According to our source, Zahara, the celebrated South African Afro-pop star renowned for her 2011 album 'Loliwe,' has sadly passed away at the age of 36.

The talented artist had been hospitalized in November, facing complications related to her liver. Unfortunately, her health deteriorated further last week, with reports indicating that she was unresponsive.

Zahara's battle with health issues has come to a tragic end, leaving fans and the music industry mourning the loss of a prominent figure.

Source: dailypost.ng

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