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Vusi Ximba succumbs to HIV Aids
02 Feb 2011 at 16:39hrs | Views
Two KwaZulu-Natal artists died on Wednesday, arts and culture MEC Weziwe Thusi said.
They were veteran comedian and musician Vusi Ximba, and Avante group lead singer Sphiwe Khanyile.
"Our province has dealt with a massive blow in losing two musicians in one day. Today has truly been a sad day for the arts and entertainment industry," said Thusi.
The news of the passing of Khanyile came hours after the death of veteran musician and comedian Vusi Ximba.
Ximba died on Wednesday morning at his home in KwaSwayimane near Pietermaritzburg.
Thusi said the province had lost a number of talented artists in the past five years who had played a key role in the development of the arts.
"We were expecting more from Avante as they have just announced their return to KwaZulu-Natal. Khanyile's passing is a serious setback."
Ximba, who was in his 70s, told the media he had HIV about a year ago, said his manager Koolcat Gumbi.
"Recently, he was having respiratory problems. He died this morning at his home where he lived with his wife and children," said Gumbi.
Ximba had been working on a comedy DVD and looking for a sponsor, he said.
The MEC expressed sadness at his death, saying Ximba had poured his heart out at the last Mandela Day celebrations.
Ximba launched his career in the 1970s and sold more than 100,000 copies of his debut solo album Siyakudumisa, which was released in 1992.
He taught himself to play the accordion.
They were veteran comedian and musician Vusi Ximba, and Avante group lead singer Sphiwe Khanyile.
"Our province has dealt with a massive blow in losing two musicians in one day. Today has truly been a sad day for the arts and entertainment industry," said Thusi.
The news of the passing of Khanyile came hours after the death of veteran musician and comedian Vusi Ximba.
Ximba died on Wednesday morning at his home in KwaSwayimane near Pietermaritzburg.
Thusi said the province had lost a number of talented artists in the past five years who had played a key role in the development of the arts.
Ximba, who was in his 70s, told the media he had HIV about a year ago, said his manager Koolcat Gumbi.
"Recently, he was having respiratory problems. He died this morning at his home where he lived with his wife and children," said Gumbi.
Ximba had been working on a comedy DVD and looking for a sponsor, he said.
The MEC expressed sadness at his death, saying Ximba had poured his heart out at the last Mandela Day celebrations.
Ximba launched his career in the 1970s and sold more than 100,000 copies of his debut solo album Siyakudumisa, which was released in 1992.
He taught himself to play the accordion.
Source - Byo24NEWS
