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Vusi Nova shares bittersweet moment celebrating Somizi while mourning Zahara

Nova Sounds record label owner and multi-award-winning musician Vusi Nova has shared his difficulty dealing with the loss of his close friend Bulelwa Mkutukana, famously known as Zahara, allowing his friends and followers to comfort him during this difficult time.

Zahara died on the 11th of December at a Johannesburg private hospital after she suffered liver complications.

Vusi and the late Zahara were very close, often visiting each others’ homes for some bonding moments.

Some of these were shared by the Thandiwe hitmaker on his social media in the form of videos they captured together.

In one video, while laying in bed next to the Loliwe singer, Vusi captures her in her sleep, later waking her up and with a camera pointing in her face.

 

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About to perform at Somizi’s birthday bash event, Vusi shared a bittersweet moment where he was to go on stage in celebration of his best friend Somizi’s birthday while mourning the loss of his close friend Zahara. Sharing a video of himself looking sad backstage before the performance, Vusi captioned his post:

“Bittersweet night where I had to celebrate my best friend Somizi while mourning our sister Zahara.”

 

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Internet users reacted to the Ndithe Ndizakulinda singer’s post, sharing how they were feeling his pain:

“Ohhh mani the pain is written all over you ?? sending strength to you Bhutiwam ❤️?.”

“I’m so sorry botie, I pray that God gives you strength in this difficult time….❤️❤️❤️.”

“Ooh bethuna, that must be tough. Hang in there Vusi. May God grant you comfort and strength ❤️??.”

One users who was at the event also commented, adding that the singer gave a good performance regardless of what he was going through:

“You perform no matter the circumstances ?? you gave us a great one this morning ??.”

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