Diabetes Takes Kwaito Queen’s Life

She will be dearly missed!

By ZAlebs | 20.11.2020 | The Hotbox Last Updated On 02.04.2026

Diabetes Takes Kwaito Queen’s Life
The country is mourning the loss of a very talented woman who gave us timeless hits. Mshoza YamaBozza was said to be living with Diabetes and she was diagnosed in 2014.

Mshoza succumbed to the disease in the early hours of Thursday morning, 19 November at a Johannesburg hospital.

Sunday World Journalist, Nokuthula Zwane tweeted;

“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. “

The official statement from her management reads:

“It is with great sadness to announce the untimely death of Nomasonto “Mshoza” Maswanganyi. The Kortes hitmaker succumbed peacefully in the early hours of this (Thursday) 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.”

She will be dearly missed! 

Written by Editorial Team

The ZAlebs editorial team brings you the latest in South African celebrity news, entertainment, music and lifestyle. We cover the stories Mzansi is talking about with speed, accuracy and a finger firmly on the pulse of local pop culture.

Published on 20.11.2020
Add ZAlebs as your preferred source on Google
Stay updated with the latest celebrity news Follow ZAlebs on Google for breaking news, features and the freshest Mzansi gossip