The South African music lovers have expressed their sorrow at the death of Soul Brothers lead singer David Masondo.
The nation has lost the hero, his family has lost the husband and a father and the youth has lost an idol who proved the longest staying power in the music industry since the formation of the Soul Brothers in 1974.
Masondo’s death was announced by his band on their Facebook group.
“It is very sad to announce that the main man, the anchor man, the lead singer of our band, has passed on today at the age of 67,” they wrote.
“Rest in peace Mdavu mfo ka Masondo.”
In May, Masondo had been rushed to hospital after suffering from fatigue and exhaustion during a live performance.
According to Drum Magazine, the 67-year-old Soul Brothers member was rushed to hospital after an energetic performance in Port Elizabeth.
“Age is not on his side, running around a lot during a performance is not good for him,” the band’s management had said.
“After the performances he was weak and tired so we took him to hospital.”
Soul Brothers have recorded over 30 albums since their formation in 1974.
The Soul Brothers album was released in 1980 and this is the tittle track called “Nilindeni” (what are you waiting for).
We as 1Africa offer our condolences and we praying for the family and his loved ones.