Condolences pour in for Robbie Malinga

South Africans are mourning the loss of music icon Robbie Malinga who reportedly died on 25 December 2017 at the age of 47 as a result of suffering from anaemia and iron deficiency. Fellow industry peers, political figures and fans alike took to social media to share their grief-stricken state over his untimely death.

Arthur Mafokate

Known him for more than 25 years #RIPRobbieMalinga

A post shared by Arthur Mafokate (@arthurmafokate) on Dec 26, 2017 at 5:56am PST

Ayanda Ncwane

Rest well bhut Robbie…you ran your race with honor and dignity. Athi umhlabeleli “kepha ngale lukhulu udumo lwakhe”

A post shared by Ayanda Ncwane (@ayandancwane) on Dec 26, 2017 at 12:28am PST

Black Coffee

One of the greatest Songwriters and Producers of our time…Rest in Paradise Grootman??????????❤️?? #riprobbiemalinga

A post shared by Black Coffee (@realblackcoffee) on Dec 25, 2017 at 1:40pm PST

Deborah Fraser

As I was spending time with my family, I got to hear that the man behind the success of my first album Abanye Bayombona and he did the song called “Dila Nabo Nkosi”. Very optimistic and a great being he was. We later worked on my 2013 release called UMQHELE. An exceptional job he did on those albums. I cannot express the pain and shock I have at this moment. May your soul rest in eternal peace my brother. My condolences to the family and friends. UNkulunkulu anibophe ngebhande likamoya. Lala ngoxolo qhawe. #riprobbiemalinga ??? Mom DEBORAH

A post shared by Deborah Fraser (@deborah_fraser_) on Dec 25, 2017 at 9:23am PST

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DJ Sbu

Show your real support for Robbie Malinga by purchasing his latest work. S E L F T I T L E D A L B UM | | available on iTunes and all music stores! #RobbieMalinga ✅⏱??✌️?? #RIPRobbieMalinga #GOAT

A post shared by #RIPRobbieMalinga (@djsbulive) on Dec 27, 2017 at 12:04am PST

Dr Malinga

#RIPRobbieMalinga As we were about to Shukumisa music video after month wanting to work with my Legend.#lalangoxolobaba

A post shared by Dr Malinga (@drmalinga) on Dec 25, 2017 at 10:58am PST

Kelly Khumalo

I’m literally drowning…. my uncle, my friend, inja yami! How am I going to do this without you?? RIPRobbieMalinga a big part of me wishes that this was just a prank, God knows how heartbroken I am….

A post shared by Kelly Khumalo (@kellykhumaloza) on Dec 25, 2017 at 9:08am PST

MEC Faith Mazibuko

As the Gauteng Provincial Government we mourn the untimely passing of the music legend #RobbieMalinga, also known as Ntsimbi. We send our heartfelt condolences to Malinga’s family, friends and colleagues. #RIPRobbieMalinga pic.twitter.com/zPHaKWu9uf

— MEC Faith Mazibuko (@FaithMazibukoSA) December 26, 2017

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi

‪EFF joins the country in mourning the untimely passing of Robbie Malinga. We pass our sincere condolences to the family, friends and all the fans of his sound. May his soul rest in perfect peace #RIPRobbieMalinga ‬

A post shared by Mbuyiseni Quintin Ndlozi (@mbuyisenindlozi) on Dec 25, 2017 at 10:33am PST

Unathi

Thank you for your music, your love, your laughter, your STYLE?? we LOVE you??

A post shared by Unathi.Africa (@unathi.co) on Dec 25, 2017 at 12:47pm PST

We send our deepest condolences to Mr Malinga’s wife, family and friends.