Multi-award-winning musician Zahara, born Bulelwa Mkutukana, is making headlines against her untimely death.

Sunday World has it that the star singer died at a private Johannesburg hospital on Monday night with her fiancé, Mpho Xaba, by her bedside.

UNTIMELY DEATH
Zahara was admitted in November after she fell ill. Reports have it that upon admission, she was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) because of her condition.

Against the news of her admission, her family and management released a joint statement on 27 November confirming the news. In the backdrop of her untimely death, she has been topping trends as Mzansi flooded social media with their heartfelt condolences.
Some of her epic performances and interviews have since resurfaced on social media. However, her interview with controversial podcast host MacG is topping trends. Two years ago, Zahara was MacG’s guest on Podcast and Chill with MacG.

During the interview, she spoke about her record label woes and how she was allegedly swindled millions from her smash hits. Zahara also rubbished claims that she was abusing alcohol and made it known that she was a victim of fake news.

When asked about what she wanted to be remembered as when all is said and done, Zahara said, ‘I want to be remembered as the girl next door.’

She added that she wanted to be remembered as the girl next door who changed lives and whose music inspires everyone across all verticals. The viral clip has gained thousands of comments and reactions since it resurfaced on social media.

I am saddened to hear that South African music superstar Zahara has died.
She touched so many hearts with her beautiful music and sung about issues that we all could relate to.
Condolences to her family and friends.
May her soul Rest in Peace.On Monday, Sunday World reported that Zahara passed away by her fiancée Mpho Xaba’s side at a private hospital in Johannesburg.

Zahara had been hospitalised for two weeks with liver complications but her situation deteriorated during her stay in hospital.According to a source known Sunday World, the Loliwe hitmaker passed away just before 9pm on Monday night.

ZAHARA PASSES AWAY IN HOSPITAL
“The family will release a statement soon. She was with Mpho when she passed away,” said the source.

ZAHARA’S FAMILY RELEASED A STATEMENT LAST WEEK
Just last week, Zahara’s family released a statement pleading with the public to stop spreading disingenuous information on the internet.

“Unfortunately, even though our daughter’s hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality within our family and close friends, that hasn’t stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet.

“We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara’s health will be communicated via her official social media platforms or by herself,” read the statement.

The South African website would like to send its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Zahara and the entire music industry.

Tributes Pour In For Zahara #RIPZahara Bulelwa Mkutukana, (born 9 November 1987) best known by her stage name Zahara, was a South African singer-songwriter.
After signing a record deal with TS Records, Mkutukana’s debut album, Loliwe (2011), went double platinum. Her second album, Phendula (2013), produced three chart-topping singles “Phendula”, “Impilo”, and “Stay”.

Multi-award winning musician Zahara (real name Bulelwa Mkutukana) has passed away. The hitmaker died at a private Johannesburg Hospital on Monday night. Fiancé Mpho Xaba was by her bedside
The Loliwe hitmaker was admitted in hospital with liver complications two weeks ago. A source close to the muso told Sunday World that the singer passed away just before 9pm.
“The family will release a statement soon. She was with Mpho when she passed away,” the source added.
Mkutukana family spokesperson and Zahara’s cousin Oyama Dyosiba said he was struggling to locate Xaba on Monday night.
“I am getting calls from everywhere. I am in Cape Town and I am doing my best to get hold of Mpho. I can’t get hold of him,” he added.
A week ago, the family confirmed that Zahara was hospitalised for a week.
They thanked those supporting them and expressing compassion for the then ailing musician. This after reports the singer was rushed to hospital due to “liver complications”.
The statement read: “Unfortunately, even though our daughter’s hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality within our family and close friends, that hasn’t stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet. We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara’s health will be communicated via her official social media platforms or by herself.”
The singer’s family from East London also arrived in Joburg to be by the singer’s fiancé, Xaba’s, side.
Zahara was admitted to a medical ward but her condition became worse and she was transferred to the ICU section of the private hospital.
Last week, the singer’s situation deteriorated and she was reportedly unresponsive.

11th December 2023
Multi-award winning musician Zahara (real name Bulelwa Mkutukana) has passed away. The hitmaker died at a private Johannesburg Hospital on Monday night. Fiancé Mpho Xaba was by her bedside
The Loliwe hitmaker was admitted in hospital with liver complications two weeks ago. A source close to the muso told Sunday World that the singer passed away just before 9pm.
“The family will release a statement soon. She was with Mpho when she passed away,” the source added.
Mkutukana family spokesperson and Zahara’s cousin Oyama Dyosiba said he was struggling to locate Xaba on Monday night.

 

 

 

 

 

“I am getting calls from everywhere. I am in Cape Town and I am doing my best to get hold of Mpho. I can’t get hold of him,” he added.
A week ago, the family confirmed that Zahara was hospitalised for a week.
They thanked those supporting them and expressing compassion for the then ailing musician. This after reports the singer was rushed to hospital due to “liver complications”.
The statement read: “Unfortunately, even though our daughter’s hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality within our family and close friends, that hasn’t stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet. We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara’s health will be communicated via her official social media platforms or by herself.”
The singer’s family from East London also arrived in Joburg to be by the singer’s fiancé, Xaba’s, side.
Zahara was admitted to a medical ward but her condition became worse and she was transferred to the ICU section of the private hospital.
Last week, the singer’s situation deteriorated and she was reportedly unresponsive.

BREAKING NEWS | Award-winning singer/songwriter Bulelwa ‘Zahara’ Mkutukana has passed awayIn a shocking turn of events, the music industry mourns the sudden loss of the talented artist Zahara. The news was first reported via SABC’s official news handle on X, formerly known as Twitter. The announcement sent shockwaves through social media platforms, leaving fans and fellow musicians in disbelief.
Earlier reports suggested that Zahara may have been poisoned, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to the already somber news. As the world waits for more details to emerge, speculation and condolences flood various online platforms.

The Loliwe hitmaker was admnitted in hospital with liver complications two weeks ago.A source close to the muso told Sunday World that the singer passed away just before 9pm on Monday night.“The family will release a statement soon. She was with Mpho when she passed away,” the source added.

Mkutukana’s spokesperson and cousin Oyama Dyosiba said he was struggling to locate Xaba on Monday night.

“I am getting calls from everywhere. I am in Cape Town and I am doing my best to get hold of Mpho, I can’t get hold of him,” he added.

A week ago, the family confirmed that Mkutukana was hospitalised for a week.

They thanked those supporting them and expressed compassion for the musician.

This after reports the singer was rushed to hospital due to “liver complications”.

The statement read: “Unfortunately, even though our daughter’s hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality within our family and close friends, that hasn’t stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet. We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara’s health will be communicated via her official social media platforms or by herself,”

The singers family from East London also arrived in Joburg to be by the singer’s fiancé, Xaba’s, side.

Zahara was admitted to a medical ward, but her condition became worse and she was transferred to the ICU section of the private hospital in Johannesburg.