South Africa Remembers Late Singer Yolanda “Yallunder” Nyembezi 6 Months After Her Death

• South Africans recently took to social media to remember the late singer Yolanda "Yallunder" Nyembezi
• Months after the songbird sadly passed away, fans continue to celebrate her legacy and short-lived musical career in the songs she left behind
• While many supporters still struggle to come to terms with her loss, others celebrate her life and legacy

Nearly six months since South Africa lost one of its brightest stars, Yallunder, fans continue to celebrate her life and talent.

The singer sadly passed away on 13 March 2025, and the news of her death sent shockwaves across the country and on several social media platforms.

Known for her angelic voice and collaborations with stars like Sjava and Kelvin Momo, Yallunder, real name Yolanda Nyembezi, rose to fame between 2018 and 2020, with her song covers and her signing with Sjava's record label 1020 Cartel.

Despite only releasing two projects, Yallunder was still able to break through in the music industry and catch many listeners' attention.

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After her passing, Twitter (X) user PianoConnectSA paid trubute by remembering the singer through her collaboration with Kelvin Momo for their song Uku Khanya with Umthakathi Kush and Stixx.

The fan posted a video of Yallunder on 1 September, passionately singing her part of the song, which later became another fan-favourite.

Fans honour Yallunder with touching tributes

Fans on social media are overcome with emotion when reflecting on the singer's death. Read some of their comments below:

queenn__lee was heartbroken:

"Yoh, I still can’t believe it."

supernova_kr said:

"That's one of my fave Yallunder tracks, may she continue to rest peacefully."

Massive32760561 wrote:

"At that moment am listening to Uku Khanya by Kelvin Momo and Yallunder."

xdarkskintashx was shattered:

"Still can’t believe she’s gone."

Nkabiikazii responded:

"Her death did a number on us."

Kwanele_Mfiso added:

"This track always brings me to tears. Such a beautifully written song that touches me every time I hear it."

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Lwastler was shocked:

"I didn't know she passed away."

wandi_nje posted:

"I'm still mourning, I can't even listen to her songs at the moment."

What happened to Yallunder?

Yolanda "Yallunder" Nyembezi passed away unexpectedly on 13 March at Johannesburg's Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital.

According to TimesLIVE, the 30-year-old singer had been battling a prolonged illness due to complications related to anaemia and iron deficiency.

Her manager later confirmed the Ndinovalo singer's illness, further revealing that she had made frequent trips to the hospital throughout 2024:

"She was in and out of the hospital the whole of 2024. She got admitted again as she was not in a good state."

Moreover, a statement shared on her Instagram page read that her loved ones, in their grief, applauded the singer for bravely fighting for her life till the very end.

Rethabile Khumalo mourns her late mother

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In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Rethabile Khumalo's troubling social media post.

The singer expressed immense grief after her mother Winnie Khumalo's death in a cryptic Instagram story, revealing how time truly did not heal wounds.

Source: Briefly News