Tag: Zahara

Rasta The Artist shares three portraits of the late Zahara

Zimbabwean-born artist Lebani Sirenje, better known as Rasta The Artist, returned to his paintbrush and canvas, this time to honour the late multi-award-winning singing sensation, Zahara. Born Bulelwa Mkutukana, Zahara died on 11 December 2023 at a private Johannesburg hospital due to liver complications. She was then laid to rest on 23 December in her […]

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Zahara’s family reportedly opened case into her death

The family of the late award-winning singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, who was better known as Zahara, reportedly opened an inquest docket at the Roodepoort police station as they do not believe the singer died of natural causes. News of Zahara hospital admission, as reported by ZiMoja, shocked many. It came as an even bigger shock when […]

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WATCH: Zahara’s awards and guitar arrive home to her mother

Receiving your child’s items after they have passed is a moment no parent wishes to think of. This is what Nokhanya Mkutukana, the mother of the late Bulelwa “Zahara” Mkutukana had to go through receiving the singer’s award trophies and her most loved item, her famous guitar. Zahara sadly left this earth eight days ago, […]

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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 […]

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WATCH: Zahara reveals the 1st celebrity to give paper money while busking

Today marks seven days since the multi-award-winning global sensation Bulelwa Mkutukana, better known as Zahara, left this this earth due to liver complications. Since her death, many industry friends have shared how they failed the singer multiple times when they could see that she needed help. One celebrity who was among the first to publicly […]

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WATCH: DJ Sbu responds to Zahara backlash

Since the passing of Zahara, many have flooded the late singer’s former boss Sbusiso ‘DJ Sbu’ Leope’s social media accounts with messages of anger regarding the alleged money owed to the star. The entrepreneur has now broken his silence on the matter. Born Bulelwa Mkutukana in the Eastern Cape, Zahara passed away on Monday, 11 […]

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WATCH: Somizi questions Zahara’s mockers-turned-mourners

After asking internet users why some are quick to respect the late multi-award-winning singer Zahara more in death rather than when she was alive, media mogul Somizi Mhlongo received backlash after an old video of him joking about Zahara’s alleged drinking troubles resurfaced. Zahara passed away on Monday evening at a private Johannesburg hospital after […]

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Zahara’s memorial details confirmed

The family of the late singer and songwriter Zahara has made available details regarding the memorial service that will be held in her honour. Friends and family will have the opportunity to reflect on her young, yet impactful life this coming Thursday, 14th December at the Rhema Bible Church in Randburg, Gauteng. This service will […]

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President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks on Zahara’s death

President Cyril Ramaphosa is the latest of many dignitaries who has publicly expressed his feelings regarding the passing of the late multi-award-winning singer Zahara. The singer (who was born Bulelwa Mkutukana) passed away at a private Johannesburg hospital on Monday evening as a result of liver complications. Her partner, Mpho Xaba, was at her bedside. […]

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Zahara’s family mourn their loving daughter

It has been less than 24 hours since the passing of Bulelwa Mkutukana, who was famously known as Zahara, and her absence is already being felt. Her voice had the ability to transport listeners to another dimension, while the soulful melodies from her guitar strings will now only exist as a cherished memory for her […]

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‘I want to be remembered as a girl next door’ – Zahara

Multi-award-winning singer Zahara’s death has left many South African’s who shared their deepest condolences on radio stations and different social media platforms very sad. Zahara was known and loved by many for her humility and her ability to leave people in tears with her angelic voice. Raised in the Phumlani township, a small informal settlement […]

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Vusi Nova provides update on Zahara’s health

Singer Vusi Nova recently shared an update on his close friend Bulelwa ‘Zahara’ Mkutukana’s health condition after she was rushed to hospital due to liver complications. It has been almost two weeks since the singer was taken to hospital following her 36th-year birthday celebration. ZiMoja reported that Zahara was admitted to a medical ward, but […]

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