Condolences pour in for Mshoza

Condolences continue to pour in for the late legendary lady of Kwaito music, Mshoza, real name Nomasonto Maswanganyi.

The Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has conveyed condolences to the family, music and arts fraternity on the passing of the musician.

“Mshoza’s passing is a loss to the music industry and the entertainment landscape. The First Lady of Kwaito will be missed in many quarters for her energy, liveliness and humility,” chairperson of the committee, Beauty Dlulane, said.

Mshoza’s manager Thanduxolo Jindela confirmed her passing on Thursday, Novemver 19. She is survived by two children.

The manager confirmed that Mshoza was rushed to hospital due to complications from diabetes.

The 37-year-old musician first revealed that she was diabetic when reports surfaced that she was sent to hospital due a ‘health scare’ back in 2014.

“The Kortes hitmaker succumbed peacefully in the early hours of this morning,” said Jindela.

Mshoza’s music career began when she was featured on Mzambiya and Msawawawa’s tracks almost 20 years ago. She released her solo album in 2001 called BullDog’s First Lady. That album featured the hit Kortes – a song that defined that era in the genre.