RIPWinnieKhumalo: Somizi Sings Late Singer’s Iconic Song in Remembrance: “The Best to Ever Do It”

RIPWinnieKhumalo: Somizi Sings Late Singer’s Iconic Song in Remembrance: “The Best to Ever Do It”

  • Winnie Khumalo's death has deeply shaken the South African entertainment industry, with heartfelt tributes pouring in from colleagues and fans
  • Somizi Mhlongo paid tribute to the iconic singer by sharing a post and singing one of her popular songs, which was widely praised by social media users
  • Social media reactions included messages of peace for Khumalo’s soul and condolences for Somizi’s emotional tribute

Winnie Khumalo's death shook the South African entertainment industry. Social media has been awash with heartfelt condolence messages from colleagues and fans.

Somizi's tribute to Winnie Khumalo
Somizi remembered the late singer Winnie Khumalo with a sweet video. Image: Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images
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The Mzansi music industry is still reeling following Winnie Khumalo's untimely death. Her record label, Kalawa Jazmee, confirmed the news about the award-winning singer's passing with a heartfelt statement on social media.

Khumalo's daughter, singer Rethabile Khumalo, also broke her silence with a heartwarming message on her page. Among the many celebrities who paid tribute to Winnie Khumalo was Somizi Mhlongo, who sang one of the late singer's iconic songs. He captioned the post:

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SA reacts to Somizi's tribute to Winnie Khumalo

Social media users praised the former Idols SA judge for his heartfelt tribute to the veteran singer. Many also mourned the late star's death.

@iamcruzafrika said:

"🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊 She is at peaceful heaven."

@ngcobo.pamela commented:

"Ave ngikthanda shame nge character yakho Somg. Ulale ngokuthula Winnie."

@pringle_prince1520 added:

"May her Soul Rest in Internal Peace ❤👏"

@neliswa7644 wrote:

"May Her soul rest in internal peace good somizi heart broken for what ....good friend."

@mathomasikane added:

"Bye Winnie Sama 70's we know you by this song. Dankie Somz🙌"

@salome.7922 said:

"I like your positive energy Somgaga 😂😂"

@let_the_wind_find_you added:

"May her beautiful soul rest in peace🕯🕊"

SA remembers Winnie Khumalo in viral videos

In more entertainment news, Briefly News reported that fans of the Afro-pop songstress have taken to social media to share videos of the late musician, who's been described as a legend.

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Industry friends, her record label, and social media users have sent heartfelt messages of condolence to her family and loved ones, paying tribute to her.

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Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at privie.kandi@briefly.co.za.