On this day, 11 years ago, South Africa woke up to the news of the passing of one of the countries biggest musicians.
Lebo Mathosa of Boom Shaka fame, died in a car accident in Germiston on the morning of Monday 23 October 2006.
She was known to become a beast on stage and every time she performed, the crowd would go crazy.
Check out Lebo’s performance at her Groover music video shoot at Moretele Park in Pretoria:
Her fans took to Twitter on Monday morning to remember the songstress:
11 years ago, the country woke up to the sad news of #LeboMathosa's death. May your soul continue to rest in peace, Drama Queen! pic.twitter.com/nG9zPWPJKr
— Thabang 🏳️🌈 (@Potonsi) October 23, 2017
The Queen Lebo Mathosa passed away on this day in 2006. Gone but not forgotten. One of a kind 🎶🇿🇦 #RememberLeboMathosa pic.twitter.com/iZavwlUcLA
— AB Dacosta (@AB_Broadcaster) October 23, 2017
This day 2006, i lost not just a friend but a soul mate, may her soul Rest In Peace. I will forever love this awesome lady. #LeboMathosa
— TroubleGal (@Deartroublegal) October 23, 2017
Lebo Mathosa was a beast on the dance floor.Haayo o tshwanang le yena.
— 👑🐅⚽️🏹Shashi Motumo👑🐅⚽️🏹 (@OPChairlady) October 23, 2017
Lebo burst into local scenes in 1994 as one of the members of Boom Shaka.
She had three albums under her belt and won many awards including South African Music Awards, Metro FM awards and many more.
Many people often said she would be the Next Brenda Fassie.
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