Family of Late Barcadi Music Pioneer Vusi Ma R5 Shares Funeral Details, Star to Be Laid to Rest at His Home

• Vusi Ma R5's family has shared that the 34-year-old musician will be laid to rest at his home on Sunday, 5 February
• The Barcadi music pioneer from Pretoria was fatally shot by unknown gunmen while chilling with friends early on Monday morning
• The star's memorial service was held on Thursday and police confirmed that a manhunt has been launched following his brutal slaying

The family of the late musician, Vusi Ma R5, has confirmed that he will be laid to rest over the weekend. The Barcadi music pioneer died on Monday morning, 30 January.

According to reports, the music producer was sitting with friends outside a tavern in Tshwane when he was murdered.

Police launch manhunt after Vusi Ma R5's murder

Police launched a manhunt and are investigating a murder case following the star's fatal shooting. The cops added that they found the 34-year-old energetic performer lying on the road with gunshot wounds when they arrived at the scene.

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TshisaLIVE reports that Vusi Ma R5's family confirmed that his funeral service will take place at his home on Sunday, 5 February. The publication reports that his memorial service took place at Indoors Sports Centre Mabopane, opposite Morula Sun/Mzansi Resort on Thursday afternoon, 2 February.

Barcadi music pioneer Vusi Ma R5 dies

In related news, Briefly News recently reported that Barcadi music star Vusi Ma R5 has died. The energetic performer passed away on Monday morning, 30 January.

It's reported that Vusi Ma R5, real name Itumeleng Mosoeu, ran into an unfortunate incident that led to his untimely passing. TshisaLIVE reports that details of his passing are under investigation.

Vusi Ma R5' is topping the trends list on Twitter as his fans react to his passing. Some people have speculated that the artist was fatally shot. Other tweeps are sending condolences to Vusi's family and friends.

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@KgomotsoKay3 said:

"We've lost a friend, brother, role model and a great artist and performer. Rest Easy mei Grootman."

@MehloProd said:

"Rest well King #vusimaR5 it's so sad that we will no longer have you at the festivals. Your support to our brand and businesses around Sosha and surrounding will forever be in our hearts."

Source: Briefly News