Zahara, widely known as Bulelwa Mkutukana, who had shown her enormous contribution to the music world in South Africa, has sadly passed away at age 36 after being hospitalized due to a health issue for some time. The death of a multi-award-winning musician has left fans and family shattered and mourning.
How did she die?
According to the sources, Zahara was admitted to the hospital two weeks ago, just after her birthday on 9th November 2023. Her family released a statement a week ago in which they mentioned that she was admitted to the hospital due to physical pain, and doctors were working diligently. Later, it was reported that she was rushed to the hospital due to liver complications. Zahara was admitted to the medical ward, but later, she was shifted to the ICU due to health deterioration. Last week, it was reported that the singer’s health worsened and deteriorated, which made her unresponsive and on Monday night; she passed away in Johannesburg hospital with her fiancé Mpho Xaba around her bedside.
Who was Zahara?
Bulelwa Mkutukana, whose stage name was Zahara, was a well-known South African singer and songwriter. She was born in East London, South Africa, and raised in the Phumlani informal settlement. Zahara had a passion for becoming a singer at an early age. At 6, she showed her vocal talent by singing in the school choir and earned a position of senior choir by 9. She made a stage name, Zahara, due to her vibrant personality in the music industry.
Zahara earned widespread recognition for her chart-topping album from the double-platinum debut Loliwe in 2011 and Nqaba Yam in 2021, which gained widespread fame and peaked at number 1 on iTunes. Zahara’s contribution to the music industry resulted in her achieving multiple awards, including a collection of 17 South African music awards, one Nigeria entertainment award and three Metro FM records.
Zahara’s indelible mark had influence all around the world, and she got a position on the BBC 2020 list of 100 women. She also served as the guest judge on the 17th season of Idols South Africa in 2021.
On the passing of the singer, the minister of sports, arts, and culture, Zizi Kodwa, released a statement on X where he paid his heartfelt condolences to the deceased and her family and also mentioned the contribution Zahara showed to the music industry.
The passing of Zahara has left an indelible mark on the music industry, and the heartfelt outpourings from her fans and colleagues shows her lasting impression and her contributions to the South African music world, which will be continued in her legacy of innovative music.
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