The South African music industry is still grimacing in pain following the passing of Kwaito artist, Tokollo Tshabalala and tributes are pouring in. Known as ‘Magesh’ in the music scene, Tshabalala was part of the legendary TKZEE family where he also shared the stage with former Bafana Bafana star, Benni McCarthy. Now forming part of Manchester United’s…
The South African music industry is still grimacing in pain following the passing of Kwaito artist, Tokollo Tshabalala and tributes are pouring in.
Known as ‘Magesh’ in the music scene, Tshabalala was part of the legendary TKZEE family where he also shared the stage with former Bafana Bafana star, Benni McCarthy.
Now forming part of Manchester United’s technical team, McCarthy took time out of his busy schedule and shared a heartbreaking message to the fallen music icon.
The former Cape Town City and AmaZulu manager headed to Instagram to pay his respect to the singer and said he must rest in peace. “Rest In Peace King Magesh #tkzee,” he wrote.
Tshabalala made his name as a songwriter and he is one of kwaito’s most renowned musicians, famously complementing the group with his unique rapping skills.
After the news of his passing surfaced, Entertainment SA reported that in 1994, TKZee released their first full album, Halloween, which became a huge hit with smash singles like We Love This Place.
The Motsepe Family, the Chairman, Board of Directors, Technical Team, Players, Management, Staff and the entire Yellow Nation express their deepest condolences to The family and friends of former Mamelodi Sundowns Coach.
The album went on to reach platinum status by the Recording Industry of SA as it sold over 200 000 copies.
Following that success, they later collaborated with McCarthy, an album that was recorded in Amsterdam, and shot them to global stardom with their chart-topper, Shibobo, dedicated to the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
