Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande, former Ukhozi FM manager passes away

Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande, former Ukhozi FM manager passes away

- Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande has passed away, he was a veteran and a giant in the entertainment industry

- He was rushed to the hospital and passed away after a short illness

- Fans have taken to social media to play tribute to Nzimande, who was the former Ukhozi FM station manager

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Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande has passed away, he was rushed to the hospital this morning and after battling a short illness he succumbed.

Nzimande is a veteran in the entertainment industry, he joined the SABC back in 1978 as an announcer.

He eventually became the station manager of Ukhozi FM and was also the presenter for Ezodumo, a show which highlighted indigenous music.

Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande, former Ukhozi FM manager passes away
Welcome Bhodloza Nzimande has passed away and tributes have poured in. Photo credit: Bhodloza Nzimande Foundation
Source: Facebook

Acting Ukhozi FM station manager Sbongi Ngcobo has described Nzimande as a person who was incredibly wise.

Social media users have flooded the internet with messages of condolence:

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@Ambitiouz_Ent:

"May all the souls that we lost since 2021 began, rest in perfect peace ‍♂️"

@mzokoloko:

"You will always be loved and never forgotten! May your soul rest in peace my legend️ #RIPBhodlozaNzimande."

@ThabisoSithole:

"Kwaze kwabuhlungu. Phumula Mphephethwa! Your Journey is paved with Broadcasters, You molded along the way. I being one of them You inspired when I eventually joined #SABCNews. #RIPBhodlozaNzimande"

@SpheDludla:

"Bhodloza managed to do something no other radio presenter has ever replicated to this day.He brought together not two, but three rival artists to work together and release three albums. Your favs can never.
Izingqungqulu Zomhlaba! Isxaxambiji! #RIPBhodlozaNzimande"

Earlier, Briefly.co.za reported that Mzansi has lost another one of its stars as it was announced that Wandi 'DJ1D' Nzimande has passed away.

Nzimande was a resident DJ at Kaya FM and the co-founded the streetwear brand Loxion Kulca. The radio station released a statement that confirmed the sad news.

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The DJ and businessman's death marks yet another loss for those in the entertainment industry community and celebrities took to social media to share their reactions.

In other news, it seems that each new day of 2021 has brought with it more tragic news about someone in Mzansi losing a loved one.

The current crisis caused actress Ayanda Borotho to ponder life and its meaning and she took to social media to share her thoughts with her fans.

Ayanda also posted her words as a tribute to the late star Lindiwe Ndlovu, who passed away recently and whose death has been mourned by many.

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