Tembisa’s legendary producer and songwriter Ali Katt laid to rest
Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng attended Moroatshehla’s funeral
Several of the country music legends, family, friends and community member, paid their final respects to Ali Katt during his funeral service held at Sam Hlalele Community Hall on July 21.
The funeral service was led by the Voice of Tembisa (VoT) presenter Pat Kwena and Alex FM presenter Flash Thobejane.
The Tembisa’s legendary musician, Albert Moroatshehla, popularly known as Ali Katt, was laid to rest at Mooifontein Cemetery.
Moroatshehla (60), who is best remembered for his hit single Let The Good Times Roll, suffered a stroke in July 2014, and since then slowed down in his musical activities and stage appearances.
During his prime, he recorded hit albums such as Week of Tears, Have Mercy, I Can Tell You and Killer, among others.
Music legends such as Mercy Pakela, Blondie Makhene, Condry Ziqubu, Om Alec Khaoli, William Mthethwa, Peter Mokoena, Sizwe Zako, Sox Lejapere, Thami Mdluli, Ihashi’elimhlophe, were among established artists who attended the funeral.
They graced Ali Katt’s funeral service and collaborated in performing various songs.
Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng attended Moroatshehla’s funeral.
Paying tribute to Ali Katt, record producer and songwriter, Godfrey Nzuza, said Katt was a simple and quiet man, and wouldn’t pick up a fight.
“Alie Katt was a humble and reserved person. We had a long relationship and we only fought once. He was a straight forward kind of a guy. He would responsibly say how he felt,” added Nzuza.
Nzuza added that they spent most of their time being entertained by his jokes.
“He liked jokes very much and he was able to make jokes about other people such as church interpreters,” said Nzuza.
Former SABC COO Hlaudi Motshoeneng said Ali Katt was a great artist whose music cheered hearts.
His best friend and artist manager Jacky Mathala said the Katt was hilarious and his voice is irreplaceable.
“He was a good storyteller because he would tell you stories and one could be able to visualise they were there. He was a highly spiritual person. He was a good writer, arranger, producer and team keeper,” added Mathala.
Ali Katt is survived by two daughters and a sister.
