Music promoter Mkwaiwa dies

CONTROVERSIAL businessman and music promoter Prosper Mkwaiwa has died.

Daily Sun understands that the husband of musician Tina Mkwaiwa who at one time dated another musician, Kelly Khumalo died on Sunday evening in Ekangala, South Africa.

Mkwaiwa who was born in Zimbabwe and relocated to South Africa, where he operated his businesses is believed to have been on his way to Dark City Clinic when he died. His friend, Jacob Mnisi, said he complained of a high fever before he died.

"Prosper complained about high fever and he was taken to the clinic. He died on his way to the clinic."

Mnisi said he was with Mkwaiwa in Witbank on Saturday and he had appeared to be fine.

"I'm sad my friend passed on after having spent some quality time with him a day before," Mnisi said.

Daily Sun contacted Tina, but she was too distraught to talk.

"I'm on my way to the clinic to find out what happened," she sobbed.

One of Tina's friends said Prosper was still taking medication after an accident last year. He was believed to be well on his way to recovery. Sunday Sun was the last publication to report about Mkwaiwa, last month. This was after he kicked Tina out of their love nest because of their fights.

He was previously married to the TV actress Tina Jaxa, with whom he had two kids. Mkwaiwa was living with his two kids in Bronkhorstspruit after kicking out his current wife.

Meanwhile, Zimbabweans have reacted with shock over the untimely demise of South African music producer and spinner Bojo Mujo.

The talented South African had become a regular feature on the local music scene, having played at numerous events.

According to reports, Bojo Mujo passed away peacefully in Pretoria on Saturday after a short illness .

Mujo was best known for hits like Summer Rain, Hlonolofatsa and Thando Lwami, among many others. His manager Sello Lehlake said: "Bojo Mujo's first love was to make people dance. Although he's no longer with us, his music will live among his fans forever."

Bojo Mujo's music was popular in townships and rural areas, but his talent was seldom recognised especially in the mainstream media. That did not bother the multi-platinum seller.

The South African DJ's death has left the local and international music industry in shock, particularly those who had the opportunity to perform alongside him.

Mfundo Mbhamali aka DJ Mfundo posted a comment on Facebook that simply read, "Rest in peace Bojolution . . ."

Mdumseni Simelane who is also known as DJ DD Cool said it was shocking and painful to hear the news that someone who played such a big part in the music industry had passed on so soon.