Ugandan musicians are currently mourning the untimely demise of South African singer Zahara, known by her real name Bulelwa Mkutukana, who passed away at the age of 36.
According to a statement released by Zahara’s family, the Afro-soul artist peacefully passed away on Monday after battling an undisclosed illness for several weeks.
Although the family has opted to keep the cause of her death private, speculations suggest that she may have succumbed to complications related to the liver.
The news of Zahara’s passing has triggered an outpouring of condolences from across the globe, with Ugandan musicians like Juliana Kanyomozi and John Blaq expressing their sympathies through their respective social media platforms.
In a touching message, Juliana conveyed her gratitude to Zahara for her music, acknowledging its profound impact on many lives, including her own. She emphasized that Zahara’s music has the power to continue touching and healing lives, even in her absence.
Similarly, John Blaq bid farewell to Zahara with a poignant message, saying, “Bye-bye Zahara, may your soul rest in eternal peace.” The loss of the talented South African artist has left a void in the hearts of musicians worldwide, and her legacy is sure to endure through the impact she made with her soulful music.