Popular music group Big Nuz lost one of its members this festive season. Mandlenkosi āMampintshaā Maphumulo, who was one of the two remaining members, died on December 24.
Mampintsha suffered a stroke a week before his death and was hospitalised. His record label West Ink confirmed his passing.
āHusband, father, musician and West Ink CEO Mandlenkosi Mampintsha Maphumulo has died,ā it said.
āDetails of his passing cannot be shared with the public, The family of Mandlenkosi Maphumolo, aka Mampintsha, as well as the West Ink team, has asked for privacy at this difficult time, and will release a statement in due course.ā
His colleagues in the entertainment industry have been sending out tributes, comforting his wife, Babes Wodumo, with whom he had a child.
Veteran actor Sello Maake kaNcube wrote: āWe truly live on borrowed time! Condolences to #Mampintshaās fans and his entire family! Sending our love to his child and wife as well!
Music legend Oskido wrote: āSomeone so special can never be forgotten š¤RIP Mandla #Mampintsha Maphumulo. Your contribution to the entertainment world is truly appreciated.
Mampintshaās close friend DJ Tira took to Instagram to share a tribute. He posted a picture of the deceased in a black tie and wrote: āYou bounced like a KING on top of the game šš¾ā¤ļø Shimora baba ka Sponj RIP my brother.ā
The surviving member of Big Nuz, Mzi Tshomela, affectionately known as Danger, posted an old picture of the group. He wrote: āAwukufa awudeli still namanje angi understand #Abafana base Ghetto,ā which can be loosely translates to, ādeath shall not be proud, I still donāt understand. #GhettoBoys.ā
Below are more tributes from Mzansi celebrities.
RIP Shimora š¤š
ā TRACE Southern Africa (@TRACE_Inter) December 24, 2022
Tributes pour in for beloved Big Nuz member Mandla āMampintshaā Maphumulo who has sadly passed following a stroke.
We send our deepest condolences to his friends, family and loved ones š¤
Fly high, Shimoraš pic.twitter.com/n3ayCwEzux
In memory of Big Nuz group member Mandla "Mampintsha" Maphumulo, SAMRO sends heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and industry colleagues.
Mampintsha will always be remembered for his immense contribution to the South African music industry.#Mampintsha#RipMampintsha pic.twitter.com/sSFJai04qV
RIP MY BROTHER MAMPINTSHA šš https://t.co/5JhytKfoel
ā DR MALINGA (@drmalinga) December 24, 2022
May your soal rest in peace @MampintshaNuz šļø pic.twitter.com/tobo8qzWrx
ā Makhadzi (@MakhadziSA) December 24, 2022