Pics: Nyanga artist buried! Zolani Nikani's funeral. Photo by Lindile Mbontsi. THE community of Nyanga, Cape Town, braved the cold and rainy weather on Saturday, 15 May, to bury an up-and-coming artist who was allegedly stabbed killed by his close friend. Zolani “Vocal Zoid” Nikani (24) from Mau Mau section was stabbed to death allegedly by his close friend after a disagreement at a party on Sunday. Speaking at the funeral, his mum Thami Nikani said she lost a friend, brother and her everything. “I’m sure some of you have questions on why I am standing here. He was my son and I didn’t want anyone to lie about him,” said Thami.