Stimela drummer passes away
The drummer formed the famous band, Stimela together with the late Ray Phiri in the 1970s.
Stimela announced the death of their drummer, Isaac “Mnca” Mtshali on Sunday evening.
“It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing on of our beloved Isaac “Mnca” Mtshali. Further details will follow,” reads the post on the band’s Facebook page.
Mtshali got together with Ray Phiri and others to form the Cannibals before changing it to Stimela. With soulful tunes and gripping lyrics, the band has recorded platinum-winning albums such as Fire, Passion and Ecstasy, Listen, Look and Decide well as one of their most memorable tracks, Whispers in the Deep.
Tributes poured in on social media:
The great and legendary drummer of Stimela Ntate Isaac “Bro Mnca” Mtshali, the greatest. May your soul rest in eternal power Nkalakatha. Thank you for the music soldier. pic.twitter.com/FCGBw7yZFU
— DJ Siyagiga (@umbhaliwodumo) August 25, 2019
The sad news came through today. He was a legend indeed.
— DJ Siyagiga (@umbhaliwodumo) August 25, 2019
Ooh my goodness, great loss indeed. May his soul Rest in Peace. Shalom! pic.twitter.com/3Ci07N2Mcf
— Jerry Mosia (@JerryMosia) August 26, 2019
I'm saddened to learn the great Isaac 'Mnca' Mtshali has passed on. His steady beats reinforced the soul sounds of The Cannibals – later Stimela – for 40 years. Mnca was an excellent artist whose talent was outshone only by his own humility. Hamba kahle mfowethu! #RIPIsaacMtshali
— Dr. Irene Mawela (@VhoIrene) August 26, 2019
#stimela announces that band member and drummist Isaac "Mnca" Mtshali is late. Mtshali was part of the group of local musicians who worked with American Musician Paul Simon in his Graceland album. pic.twitter.com/QbDvUzrCCy
— Makhanani Hlungwani Xidumu (@mjtrevor1) August 25, 2019
