Sfiso Ncwane’s death leaves friends, peers shocked
Gospel artist Vicky Vilakazi said Ncwane's death was a shock as he 'looked healthy'.
Gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane perfoms at the festival activities which takesplace over the Easter weekend from Thursday 24th Ð Sunday 28th March 2016, 25 March 2016. Festival goers can look forward to seeing Metro FM award winning rappers Fifi Cooper, EMtee and hip hop group WTF (Witness the Funk) amongst other hip hop acts and those who prefer soulful sounds Lira, Zahara, Zonke and Mafikizolo will be amongst the performers. Picture: Nigel Sibanda
The death of award-winning gospel musician Sfiso Ncwane has left his followers and peers shocked.
It is believed Ncwane, 37, died of kidney failure at a Johannesburg hospital early on Monday morning.
Respected gospel artist Vicky Vilakazi said she last saw Ncwane at the Crown Gospel Music Awards a week ago.
“He looked healthy. This is shocking, it is better if you could have seen someone looking frail, but he was far from that state,” Vilakazi said.
“He was okay. I wish I can go back to that moment [when I saw him] to say goodbye.”
Vilakazi and Ncwane were to perform at the Rustenburg Carnival Festival at Olympia Park on December 17.
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Bheki Nene, coordinator of the Rustenburg Carnival Festival, said: “I called him several times requesting his quotation and he had not [got] round to submitting it.
“But now I understand why he did not submit. I received the news about his death while I was in a meeting discussing the gig. I’m still shocked. I don’t believe that Sfiso is dead.”
Friend and owner of Oluchi Media, Siya Mtolo, said: “It is sad because no one gets used to death. It is shocking, especially when it involves someone young, who has a wife and little kids.
“He lived his purpose to the fullest.
“He really loved his wife. And he was humble.”
Ncwane’s wife, Ayanda, and family spokesperson, friend and award-winning gospel musician Sipho Makhabane both could not be reached for comment.
The Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal and Pan Africanist Congress of Azania conveyed their condolences.
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