Former Idols South Africa contestant and musician, Thami Shobede has died at the age of 31. According to Sowetan, the star died this morning at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria.
Gallo Records general manager confirmed the news to the newspaper. He said in part: “Gallo Record Company is extremely saddened and shocked to learn of the sudden passing of one of our artists Simphiwe Thamsanqa Shobede, fondly know as Thami.”
Since the news of Thami’s death, messages of condolences have been pouring out on social media.
[Read] Thami Shobede 31, a former idols contestant has passed. Thami died at the hospital this morning after suffering an illness.
Lala ngokuthula Mpangazitha, Sthathu, Mbeka, Khubazi elimhlophe.?#ThamiShobede#RIPThami pic.twitter.com/65BM0WlikT— Asanda Shobede (@shobede_asaH) September 12, 2019
Tributes pour in following Thami Shobede’s death. May his soul rest in peace.
As @MzansiMagic & #IdolsSA, we are saddened by the passing of our former Idols SA contestant, @ThamiShobede, a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry.
Our deepest condolences to his family & friends. He will be greatly missed. #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/5UnqiurIil
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) September 12, 2019
Watch: The entertainment industry has lost yet another incredibly talented musician after the untimely passing of Idols Top 2 Finalist, Thami Shobede. At only 31 years, he had captured many with his unique voice. We send our deepest sympathies to his loved ones. #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/mhUQnDgYBD
— Department of Arts & Culture (@ArtsCultureSA) September 12, 2019
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I will forever love you my friend. Thank you for everything. Man, you were so young, so talented and had big dreams. Kubuhlungu kakhulu!!! Phumla ???? #RIPThamiShobede #RIPThami
— Dumza Maswana (@dumzamaswana) September 12, 2019
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#RIPThamiShobede The little time we spent we spoke about how the industry needs to change. RIP brother will never forget you. See you on the other side. Rest Easy king. pic.twitter.com/OSq7kxfJzi
— #KXNG4bidden (@Thisis4bidden) September 12, 2019
Yoh Thami bro, I’m so shocked and confused. I can’t believe that you’re gone just like that, I pray that your family may be comforted at this time. May your soul REST IN PEACE!
Much love bro??
#RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/iMNkgUDHGX— #UMAKOTIAVAILABLENOW (@MoganeKarabo) September 12, 2019
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#IdolsSA, former Idols SA contestant, @ThamiShobede, a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry.has past away
Our deepest condolences to his family & friends. He will be greatly missed. #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/hVnkG1rpdO
— Madoda Ntuli ?? (@Madoda) September 12, 2019
#RIPThamiShobede ???????
I’m at a loss for words. #GoneTooSoon pic.twitter.com/JfzQ4ZiSaU
— #HAWULAMI (@LungiNaidoo) September 12, 2019
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Here he sang for us Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” song by Stevie Wonder….. aaaaah man for over 13 weeks watching him on TV ??? I’m hurt #ripthami #IdolsSA #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/SZucUDhp9J
— Meluleki Simelane ?? (@IamSluga) September 12, 2019
