#ICYMI: Twitter tributes pour in after jazz sensation, Ray Phiri dies
JOHANNESBURG – Ray Phiri has died after battling lung cancer.
South African music veteran and legend, Raymond Chikapa Enock Phiri has died after battling with lung cancer.
Ray Phiri was recently admitted to Nelspruit Hospital for treatment and according to reports, he passed away in hospital at around 3.30am on Wednesday morning.
Born in 1947 in Mpumalanga, Phiri grew to be one of South Africa’s beloved musicians with a career stretching for more than three decades. He was well known for the legendary music Stimela played, with songs such as Zwakala, Whispers In The Deep, Phinda Mzala and many more.
Tributes from fans and friends from all over the world have already started pouring in the jazz giant.
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LOOKING BACK #RayPhiri: Legendary artist meets master blender
Legendary jazz musician Ray Phiri has passed away
https://twitter.com/simphiwedana/status/885050910086492161
The loss of Ray Phiri so soon after Johnny Mekoa marks an incalculable loss for this nation and the arts..#RipRayPhiri #RipJohnyMekoa
✊🏾✊🏾— Dali Mpofu (@AdvDali_Mpofu) July 12, 2017
Sad day for SA: Legendary South African jazz musician, Ray Phiri passed away after suffering from lung cancer. #RIPRayPhiri 🕊 pic.twitter.com/12r5KsvgAm
— Karabo Mokgoko 🦄🌞 (@Karabo_Mokgoko) July 12, 2017
RAY PHIRI’S INDELIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO SOUTH AFRICA WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN #RIPRayPhiri pic.twitter.com/0wtC9l5sjw
— African National Congress (@MYANC) July 12, 2017
My heart felt condolences to the family, fans n friends of Ray Phiri
May his music spirit Rest In Peace.#RIPRayPhiri— Sonndi🇿🇦 (@Sonndi_M) July 12, 2017
We Thank You for the Music. Legends Live Forever #RIPRayPhiri
— DJ Vigilante (@DJVigilanteSA) July 12, 2017
