Zahara's mother collapses before her London show

South African singer Zahara who was billed to perform alongside Oliver Mtukudzi last night in Barking, failed to turn up after her mother reportedly collapsed and was hospitalised just before she could get on the plane to London.

Even though her mother is said to be in a critical condition, the Loliwe hitmaker managed to fly to London last night and will be performing in Birmingham tonight.

Icons Of Africa rep said via Facebook:

Icons Of Africa would like to offer an apology in light of that Zahara did not feature in London show alongside Oliver Mtukudzi only arriving in London at 0035hrs and late to appear on stage.

This was due to circumstances no one could predict nor alleviate. Zahara was on board the British Airways flight for London Heathrow, just before take off but had to disembark after tragic news about her mother having collapsed and taken to hospital at a Johannesburg Hospital where she remains critical but stable.

The rest of her band made it here safely. However in spite of this, Zahara, has vowed to make it up by performing to the best of her ability and do it for her fans and mum.

She will be performing in the Birmingham show tonight alongside the legendary Oliver Mtukudzi who put up one of his best performances ever for 3 hours in front of an appreciative and elated crowd last nite.

For those that had purchased London tickets with the hope of seeing Zahara please note that your ticket, if unused in London, will be valid for entry at the Birmingham event.

We would like to thank you for your support, understanding and look forward to seeing you at the show tonight.

Thanks for the support and God bless you!!