Today, friends and family of TKzee member Tokollo ‘Magesh’ Tshabalala laid him to rest. The legendary kwaito star died on Wednesday, 15 August from epileptic seizures.
Magesh was a part of the popular kwaito group TKzee alongside Kabelo Mabalane and Zwai Bala. Some of their greatest hits include ‘Izinja Zam’ and ‘Dlala Mapantsula’ to name a few.
Magesh’s death which came as a shock to his family, friend and fans. Supporters took to twitter to remember the star and how he contributed to the proudly south African genre.
Magesh, Thuli Thillies & TK Mhinga did the things on this here track. Rest In Peace to all 3 ?? #magesh pic.twitter.com/7L7vZBMiFq
— Musa Muhlari?? (@MusaMuhlari) August 19, 2022
May your soul rest in peace #Magesh https://t.co/KrmHY1QBg0
— Chrisy Nonhlanhla (@ChrisyNonhlanh1) August 19, 2022
Speaking at his funeral, former band-member Pastor Kabelo Mabalane said that there’s a big fat party happening in heaven right now between Mandoza, Brown Dash and Magesh.
‘Music was always a common denominator in our lives. We would fight, we would be the best of friends, but it was music – it was always music that connected us.’
Another former band-member who shared fond memories of the two was Zwai Bala.
‘This past week or these last two days, whenever I think of him I only have things that can make me laugh or smile or you know.
‘When you think of his community and touched people are, I think it’s more of a void and this massive space that Tokollo occupied.’
The memorial service for Magesh we’ll be held on Wednesday, 24 August.
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