As the nation is still struggling to come to terms with the passing of one of its most-loved stars, Mshoza, there's been new information that's been reported about her passing. According to what is an official statement. shared by entertainment commentator Phil Mphela, the Kortez hitmaker passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning.
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It is with great sadness to announce the untimely death of Nomasonto
"Mshoza' Maswanganyi. The Kortez hitmaker succumbed peacefully in the early hours of this morning. She was 37.
She will be deeply missed as an ultimate entertainer who loved being on stage. Not only did she radiate star quality, Mshoza was a media darling.
More details to follow shortly"
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It is with great sadness to announce the untimely death of Nomasonto
"Mshoza' Maswanganyi. The Kortez hitmaker succumbed peacefully in the early hours of this morning. She was 37.
She will be deeply missed as an ultimate entertainer who loved being on stage. Not only did she radiate star quality, Mshoza was a media darling.
More details to follow shortly"
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The statement was released by her management company Kwathole Conexion
UPDATE: Official statement from Mshoza’s management company.
— Kgopolo Mphela (@PhilMphela) November 19, 2020
Mshoza passed away “peacefully in the early hours of this morning” #RIPMshoza https://t.co/tcjNLAzNFX pic.twitter.com/pFgEc3R2Kv
Sunday World Journalist, Nokuthula Zwane tweeted that the star had been diagnosed with diabetes, according to a friend of Mshoza's.
"According to a close friend, she had been rushed to hospital a few weeks ago but was later ‘discharged. Details of the cause of death is still unclear. The 37-year-old, mother of two had been ill and diagnosed with diabetes. "
According to a close friend, she had been rushed to hospital a few weeks ago but was later ‘discharged.’
— Nokuthula Zwane (@Zwane_2Li2Ls) November 19, 2020
Details of the cause of death is still unclear.
The 37-year-old, mother of two had been ill and diagnosed with diabetes. #RIPMshoza pic.twitter.com/WurMEbpr23
Tributes have been flooding in for the late star on social media.
"Pelo yaka ebo bohloko , hake kholoe hore Mshoza o re sile 😭😭💔💔💔 #RIPSonto #ripmshoza Robala ka kgotso Mme...," wrote actress and singer Thembi Seete.
Singer/songwriter Lindough_RSA thanked the fallen singer for giving him an opportunity to work with her.
"Lala ngoxolo Nomasonto thank you for giving me an opportunity to work with you Ngiyabonga you’ve always treated me with respect. Rest In Peace akekho omunye Umshoza ngaphandle kwakho."
Moshoza was born in Protea North, Soweto. She attended her high school there before breaking out as a Kwaito artist. One of her popular hit songs is Kortez. It's still considered one of the best Kwaito songs by many to this day.
Main Picture Credit: Mshoza Instagram Account
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