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Singer Dr Sibongile Khumaloâs funeral underway! Quincy Mahlangu Dr Sibongile Khumalo s funeral is underway. Photo by Morapedi Mashashe.
The funeral service of world-renowned jazz and opera singer Dr Sibongile Khumalo is underway at the Market Theatre in Joburg.
The talented singer died last Thursday due to stroke-related complications after a lengthy period of illness. From the Market Theatre, the funeral will proceed to a cemetery where she will be laid to rest.
Speaking to Daily Sun, family spokesperson Bandile Mngoma said due to the Covid-19 restrictions, only close friends and family members would be allowed at the funeral.
“We are trying to respect the current pandemic restrictions and will keep the number strictly under 50, as per regulations. Only family members and close friends will be allowed,” he said.
South African singer Sibongile Khumalo (1957-2021) was born into a dynasty of musicians. Her grandfather was a maskandi artist. This is a popular form derived from indigenous Zulu music created by migrant labourers, mostly accompanied by an acoustic guitar. Her father, Khabi Mngoma, was a classical musician, a community builder in Soweto and, ultimately, a music professor at the University of Zululand.
Undoubtedly, it was her mother, Grace Mngoma, who bestowed her with her warm mezzo-soprano/alto voice. In numeroussources, including writer and activist Es’kia Mpahlele’s memoir
Down Second Avenue, Grace is mentioned as an alto soloist in productions of Handel’s
Colleagues pay tribute to Sibongile Quincy Mahlangu Sibongile Khumalo will be buried on 6 February. Photo by Gallo Images/ Oupa Bopape .
AS TRIBUTES continue to pour in for jazz and opera singer Sibongile Khumalo, it’s clear she inspired many musicians and artists throughout Mzansi.
The death of the 63-year-old singer was confirmed on Thursday by family spokesman Bandile Mngoma, who said the iconic artist succumbed to a stroke after a lengthy period of illness.
“We are broken by her passing,” Bandile told
Daily Sun. All we can do now is to celebrate her life.”
He said she was someone who loved peace and calm.