Citi Lyts’ Memorial Brings Family & Friends to Pay Tribute, Son Speaks About 1st Birthday Without Dad
- DJ Citi Lyts' memorial service took place in Soweto on Thursday, 17 February, with close friends and family in attendance
- Some famous faces and family took to the stage to share some touching tributes and memories and the musician's son stood out
- Citi Lyts' son Owethu Mkhize spoke about having to experience his very first birthday without his dad just a month after his passing
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Sandile Mkhize aka DJ Citi Lyts' family and friends came together in his memory this past Thursday. The musician passed away in the early hours of Monday morning. His son Owethu touched many hearts with his tribute to his father.
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The Pace Community College in Soweto hosted DJ Citi Lyts' memorial service on Thursday. The ceremony was attended by family and friends who shared beautiful tributes in remembrance of Sandile Mkhize's life.
TimesLIVE reports that Fifi Copper stepped forward and shared some warm memories of herself, Citi Lyts and his late brother ProKid. She said:
"We're here to celebrate a friend, a brother. I don't even know where to begin ... with the little time that I spent with him, I was with him from 2015 to 2017 and the brother, living in the same house, using the same studio every day ... they always gave me that sister and brother love."
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One of the most touching tribute speeches came from Citi Lyts' son, Owethu. The South African reports that the young boy shared his feelings about having to spend his first birthday without his dad. He said:
"Dear dad, I know you didn’t want to leave me this soon, my birthday is next month, and I am sad that you won’t be there. Thank you for being the best, so please walk the path with me from here on and be there for me, I will always love you."
DJ Citi Lyts: SA celebs pay tribute to ProKid’s younger brother after fatal 3am Soweto shooting during robbery
Briefly News reported that Mzansi celebs have joined scores of people who have paid tribute to the late artist, DJ City Lyts. The star, who was late rapper ProKid's younger brother, was fatally shot on Monday, 14 February.
His death shook the country's entertainment industry when the news broke. He was apparently shot dead in an armed robbery.
The DJ has worked with the likes of Sjava, Saudi and Emtee, among others. The country's musicians have joined music lovers from across the country who have sent their condolences to his family and friends.
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