The country remembers Brenda Fassie

Brenda Fassie tragically passed away 12 years ago, leaving a huge void in SA music. Here at Bona, we’re commemorating her incredible talent through her music here.

Meanwhile fans from across the country have been sharing condolences, memories and their favourite songs via social media. Here are  just a few.

#RIPBrenda

Brenda ” MaBrrr” Fassie passed away on the 9th May 2004. #RememberBrendaFassie #BrendaLegacy #TheBlackMadonna #TheTownshipMadonna #TheQueenOfAfricanPop #WeekendSpecial #BrendaFassie #SouthAfrican #Pop #Musician #Legacy #Legend #Mabrrr #rip #Life #Beauty #Performance #Legend #Voice #Loved #Nation #Queen #Soweto #SowetoTV

A photo posted by Soweto TV (@sowetotv) on May 9, 2016 at 2:18am PDT

On this day in 2004 the music stopped. Gone too soon. Thank you for the music and wonderful memories #BrendaFassie #Legend #Queen

A photo posted by Nosipo Louise Tisani (@nosipo_tisani) on May 9, 2016 at 1:32am PDT

“Like Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong & Merriam Makeba, #BrendaFassie’s music will always be in our lives. We’ll smile when we think of her. SA will never be the same w/out her.” ~ Hugh Masekela… Died on this day in 2004 #GOAT #HigherNHigher

A photo posted by Makhobalo Lesaoana (@louie_ox) on May 9, 2016 at 1:30am PDT

RIP to Brenda Fassie, one of the greatest artists period. One of my earliest memories is loving Vul’indlela we mamgobhozi…

— Mzabalazo (@TooPhly_7) May 9, 2016

Thank you for the music Queen Brenda Fassie ❤️?? pic.twitter.com/YvToRacwJa

— TRESOR RIZIKI (@tresorofficial) May 9, 2016

“I’m a shocker. I like to create controversy. It’s my trademark…” – Brenda Fassie pic.twitter.com/SpR7vnLWTv

— Ta Zozo (@iam_deadkenzo) May 9, 2016

#brendafassie we miss and love you!!! An African Queen!!! Lest we forget!

A photo posted by Siphelele Mazomba (@siphemazomba) on May 8, 2016 at 11:42pm PDT

Marks 12 years today since we lost you..? gone but not forgotten.. You shall live on through your music to me.. #BrendaFassie #restinpeace

A photo posted by IamBonganijnrk (@iambonganijnrk) on May 8, 2016 at 11:16pm PDT

Brenda Fassie is the only true star to come out of this country. Gone but never forgotten #Genius

— Capoot (@SMatsamko) May 9, 2016

Legends don’t die, they live forever. – Brenda Fassie pic.twitter.com/2y4yKgFAyy

— News & Gig Guide (@events_burg) May 9, 2016

Much love to MaBrrr (1964-2004). Thank you for the music, Brenda Fassie. pic.twitter.com/CY1WmZXnkp

— Yum Tings (@YumTings) May 9, 2016

#09may2004 what a sad day for the country when we lost the #queenofpop #rip #brendafassie

A photo posted by Sithembiso Tenza (@cthematagram) on May 8, 2016 at 11:01pm PDT