It's been 2 months since the passing of Kwaito legend Tokollo Magesh Tshabalala. His band mate Zwai Bala of TKZee penned a sweet message to the late star.
Normally, when a loved one passes the person usually is wished a restful sleep. However, with Zwai he wishes for his dear friend to live on and continue making an impact.
He admits being overwhelmed by his passing, "Your passing is overwhelming. To make complete sense of your being as a human would never suffice but the gravitas in you, yes the true You Mshengu, the energy is Magnificent and it is That which overwhelms me. Therefore I say 'Do not rest my brother. Keep living. Continue making that difference with impact. I Love you. And thank you for loving me.'"
When news of his passing hit, he and Kabelo Mabalane were said to be heartbroken. According to TKZee’s business manager, Refiloe Ramogase they felt as though they lost a brother.
“This is like losing a sibling and this is why they are not speaking to the media right now. They are going through a lot.Magesh was a genuinely good human being. He had a good heart. Anybody who knew him, loved him. Like anybody else, he was perfectly imperfect. Even if you argued, at the end of the day, you knew that he cares for you and has your back. We’ll also miss his sense of humour.” Refiloe told Daily Sun.
Kabelo Mabalane also shared some words for the late star, "Mfana, we changed the world and impacted a generation. You’ve left an indelible mark, you can be very proud of yourself. We are laying you to rest today. We’ve lived easily five lifetimes in the thirty years I’ve known you. What a ride it’s been my nigga. See you when I get there."
In a statement the family confirmed his passing, "It is with great sadness that the family wishes to confirm the passing of Tokollo 'Magesh' Tshabalala. Magesh, as he was affectionately known, passed away this morning as a result of an epileptic seizure. The family requests for privacy during this difficult period," reads part of the statement.
The Chairperson of parliament’s portfolio committee Beauty Dlulane said “Together with Zwai Bala and Kabelo [of the TKZee fame] they [made] the kwaito genre enjoyable to all, young and old. We are losing a member of the legendary generation of kwaito musicians.
“The country has lost a talent at a point where kwaito needed resuscitation and appeal. Magesh and his group will always be on our hearts for the lyrical content, stage appeal and generally good music.”
