RIP: The Mahotella Queens Original Member Nobesuthu Mbadu Passes Away
- Mzansi veteran singer Nobesuthu Mbadu has passed on in hospital due to kidney failure
- The musician, who is one of the original members of The Mahotella Queens, was being treated at the Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital when she succumbed to her sickness
- The legendary singer joined the Mbaqanga singing trio in 1964 when she was only aged 19, according to her family spokesperson
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The Mahotella Queens original member Nobesuthu Mbadu has passed away. The veteran singer's family confirmed the news via a statement late on Tuesday, 31 August.
Source: Facebook
The Mbaqanga musician succumbed to kidney failure at the Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital in Vosloorus, Gauteng. According to TshisaLIVE, family spokesperson Vanessa Tloubatla said in a statement:
"Her family and colleagues are devastated and ask that you allow them the space and time to mourn this amazing queen peacefully and respectfully."
As one of the original members of the trio, Nobesuthu joined the group of singers in 1964 at only the age of 19.
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Thembi Seete opens up about working with late Shona Ferguson
In other news, Briefly News reported that Thembi Seete took to social media to open up about working with later actor and producer Shona Ferguson. The Gomora actress reportedly dedicated her Tuesday, 31 August to the Fergusons.
Thembi said she was thinking of Shona's widow, Connie Ferguson. She showed her love and sent her tons of kisses.
Taking to Instagram, Thembi then reflected on her working relationship with Shona Ferguson, who succumbed to Covid-19 complications a few weeks ago. They worked together on Kings of Joburg and The Gift.
The stunner said Mr Sho encouraged her to get back to acting when she had lost confidence about four years ago. She said after Shona spoke to her, she had the best time shooting The Gift and Kings of Joburg.
Thembi also revealed that Shona is the one who encouraged her to take the current role she plays on Gomora.
"That’s the kind of brother and sister friendship I had with Mr Sho... RIP my brother. Thank you so much for everything."
Reacting to her post, popular businessman TT Mbha commented:
"Eish sis, it still hurts so much."
Source: Briefly News
