Tag: Lebo Mathosa

Mzansi remembers Lebo Mathosa 20 years after her death

Today, 23 October 2026, marks 20 years since South Africa lost one of its biggest stars, Lebo Mathosa. The Kwaito icon tragically lost her life in 2006 in a fatal car accident along with her 20-year-old driver. South Africans online took the time today to remember and honour her. Also see: Shekhinah reimagines Lebo Mathosa’s […]

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Shekhinah reimagines Lebo Mathosa’s iconic ‘I Love Music’

Two decades after its release, Lebo Mathosa’s I Love Music is proving that a great South African dance anthem never really goes out of style. Now, multi-award-winning artist Shekhinah is introducing the iconic track to a new generation with a fresh reinterpretation for Spotify Singles. The release marks five years of Spotify’s EQUAL programme, which […]

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Somizi reflects on a special moment with the late Lebo Mathosa

Media personality and choreographer Somizi Mhlongo has taken a moment to reflect on a cherished memory shared with the late music icon Lebo Mathosa, offering fans a glimpse into their close bond and the impact she had on his life. Also see: Somizi helps fulfil fan’s dream of cooking with him Somizi revisited the memory […]

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Mathosa’s Early Acting in Muvhango Reminds Mzansi How Much We Lost

When the late Lebo Mathosa appeared on Muvhango in its early years, few remembered this side of the kwaito legend. A recently resurfaced clip of her performing on the Tshivenda soapie has gone viral, pulling up memories of her broader talents beyond singing. A Surprise Guest Appearance Though Mathosa was celebrated first and foremost as […]

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Thembi Seete remembers Lebo Mathosa in heartfelt post

Boom Shaka vocalist, dancer and actress, Thembi Seete recently shared an earnest birthday message to the late Lebo Mathosa who was a fellow group member and a friend before her untimely death. Lebo, who was a vocalist and dancer of the music band Boom Shaka met her tragic demise on the 23rd of October in […]

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Ten of our favourite songs from the late Lebo Mathosa

It’s been 12 years since the untimely and tragic passing of pop star and icon Lebo Mathosa. As one of the brightest stars of her generation, she left us a great deal of music from her time with Boom Shaka and as a solo artist. Check out our top 10 below: Lebo Mathosa – Brand […]

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