The South African music industry is mourning yet another legendary musician following the untimely passing of legendary Kwaito star Thabo “Thibos” Tsotetsi popularly known as Crazy Thibos.
Circumstances surrounding his cause of death have not been revealed yet. According to Daily Sun, the legendary musician passed away on Sunday, September 11. His passing was confirmed by fellow group member Sphiwe "Picat" Sibeko.
Alaska still remains one of the county's most celebrated Kwaito groups. It consisted of five members, including Lucky Mlakana, Thabo Tsotetsi, Andrew Moloisane, Sphiwe Picat, and Les Ma-ada. Originally from the dusty streets of Soweto, Alaska was noticed for the first time by Oscar "Oskido"Mdlongwa.
They have been around the Kwaito industry for over a decade, and their music continues to appeal to a wide variety of audiences. The legendary group has heat up the dance floors with its hit albums such as Alaska 2000, Cool As Hell and Hurry Up. The loss of Crazy Thibos will have a major impact on the members.
Tributes and messages of condolence have been flooding in on social media since the news about his passing broke. EFF released a statement via its Twitter account expressing its condolences.
“The EFF sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the kwaito star Thabo “Crazy Thibos” Tsotetsi ,who was a member of Alaska. The talent he shared with SA will forever be cherished. May his soul rest in revolutionary and perfect peace,"
The EFF Sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Kwaito Star Thabo “Crazy Thibos” Tsotetsi who was a member of Alaska
The talent he shared with South Africa will forever be cherished
His passing comes after the death of Tokollo ''Magesh'' Tshabalala. The singer died last month following an epileptic seizure. Kabelo Mabalane paid a moving tribute to him at his funeral.
"My life was impacted, the direction of it changed and it was never going to be the same again after I met Tokollo. Music was always the common denominator in our lives. We would fight and we would be the best of friends, but it was always music that connected us," he said.
"Tokollo what a privilege it has, and still is to have been a passenger in a car that you drove to be a catalyst that changed lives," he added.
"It was Magesh that taught me to believe in myself. Magesh saw in me what I didn't see in me for the longest time he saw it in day one. He taught me how to be brave and fearless."
