Mpura and Killer Kau Sadly Pass Away in Tragic Car Accident

Mpura and Killer Kau Sadly Pass Away in Tragic Car Accident

  • Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have sadly passed away in a tragic car accident, according to reports
  • The pair and one other, were travelling to a gig in Rustenberg when the tragedy allegedly struck
  • Many shocked fans and peers have taken to social media to express their disbelief and grief over the incident

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South Africans were left reeling on Monday afternoon when the news of the death of Amapiano artists Killer Kau and Mpura hit social media. Initially, celebrities posted heartbreak emojis online but would not disclose who had passed.

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Mpura passed away in a car accident along with his friend Killer Kau. Image: @mpurapudi
Source: Twitter

Eventually, Amapiano pioneer Mr JazziQ took to Twitter to confirm the passing of his friends in a sad post.

The music producer was later joined by Riky Rick, who also shared a heartbreaking post bidding farewell to his industry peers.

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The Sunday World reported that the pair died on their way to a gig to Rustenburg.

According to a source who spoke to the publication, the two musicians sadly passed away after a car accident.

It is believed that Kabza De Small was with the two the night before the accident, leading to speculation that Kabza had also passed. However, the Scorpion King is alive and well and took to social media to assure the masses that he was fine.

In a now-deleted post, Kabza said:

“I’m fine, relax.”

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Thembisa Mdoda said:

“Each day, we lose one. Each day. He has taken a special part of the art with him. Only a few will understand. Go well mntase. #RIPLuzukoNteleko.”

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Sibusisiwe Lwandle (Head of Entertainment) Sibusisiwe Lwandle is the Head of Entertainment at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds one Bachelor of Arts (BA) and one Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of Cape Town and the University of KZN respectively. She has over 10 years of experience in journalism, having worked in print, online and broadcast media. She has worked at Independent Media and 1KZNTV and has contributed columns to the Washington Post. Passed set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za