Celebs mourn the passing of veteran jazz artist Sibongile Khumalo Updated
Poelano Malema
Sibongile Khumalo/ YouTube screenshot
Another giant has fallen. Jazz veteran Sibongile Khumalo passed away on Thursday morning due to stroke-related complications after a lengthy period of illness.
The 63-year-old entertained the world with her phenomenal voice with a career spanning over 30 years.
She has received several accolades for her music. She was awarded the prestigious Order of Ikhamanga (Silver) by former President, Thabo Mbeki, and won four South African Music Awards and three FNB Vita Awards.
The news of her passing came as a shock for many South Africans. Tributes have been pouring in since it was announced that she had passed away.