Tributes for beloved Durban singer flood social media
People's love for Pinkie Mtshali was evident following the many posts on social media this morning.
TRIBUTES have flooded social media following the death of Durban diva, Pinkie Mtshali, who died yesterday, 8 July, at the age of 50.
People’s love for Pinkie was evident following the many posts, stating heartbreak and shock over the loss of the musician who has made a significant contribution to the entertainment industry.
A statement from DUT stated she would often return to her alma mater at the Durban University of Technology and sing at the university’s graduation ceremonies and gala dinners.
After matric, Pinkie had enrolled at the Academy of Music at the former Natal Technikon, studying voice technique.
“Ms Mtshali was dynamic on stage and despite her career success, she always remained humble and approachable. She had a beautiful, powerful and the most memorable voice. We will miss her immensely,” said DUT spokesperson Alan Khan.
Pinkie started her professional career as an opera singer and later found a home in cabaret and in Afro-Jazz/pop music.
She performed for different shows working from opera, musicals, pop shows and cabarets, with local and international conductors, directors and singers throughout the country and abroad.
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She was a founding member of the “Durban Divas” show, designing and sewing costumes, directing, staging and also managing the group.
In 1998, Pinkie was nominated for a “FNB Vita Award” for best supporting actress in her role of Mrs Matshinga in ABBA Maniacs, a show that toured South Africa for three years.
She also featured at the Durban International Film festival, where she played several characters in the movie ‘The Sunflower.’
Pinkie was also involved with the annual International Blues Festival in Durban.
DUT Drama and Production Studies Head of Department, Prof Deborah Lugte, identified her passing as a loss not only to her family but to the entire community.
“The Durban artistic community is in mourning due to the terribly sad loss of Pinkie Mtshali. Pinkie was a vibrant, well-known and well-loved personality. She was a very talented artist with a powerful voice and stage presence. Pinkie has left her community heart-broken and devastated. She will be remembered fondly for her expansive generosity of spirit, her encompassing warmth and her accomplishments. Hamba kahle Pinkie Mtshali, hamba kahle! In our anecdotes, our fond recollections, and in our storytelling, you will live on in the communal memories that you have created,” said Prof Lugte.
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