Zahara’s Family Against Planned Tribute Concert in December, Claiming They’re Being Sidelined
- The family of the late Zahara has slammed the organisers of an event, which is a tribute concert for her
- The Loliwe hitmaker passed away on 11 December 2023 due to liver complications, and remains deeply missed
- Speaking to the media, the family claimed that they are being sidelined, and said the show cannot go on without their approval
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There is a planned tribute concert for the late Zahara by Le's Occasions, but the family has allegedly distanced itself from it. The Mkutukana family has criticised the organisers for sidelining them, and has reportedly threatened to protest against this decision.
It is said that the concert involves big stakeholders, but the family of the late Loliwe hitmaker know nothing about it. Big names have already been booked for 13 December at the Kuhle Lodge and Wedding Resort in Mooiplaats, reported Sunday World.
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Defending themselves, the company told the news publication that the concert is independent and has no affiliation with the Mkutukanas. The late star's record label had also not approved this, nor had her estate.
The show aims to reportedly unite African guitarists who saw Zahara as an inspiration. However, this goes against the family's wishes.
Performers of the day include Sino Msolo, Nathi, Le Mpendulo, The Muffinz and many others.
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Zahara's sister speaks
Bandezwa Mkutukana, the older sister of the late Ndiza singer, reportedly said they were shocked to hear about the show. They expressed outrage over people trying to profit from Zahara's brand.
They gave them an ultimatum to either continue with the show and include them in the planning process or cancel it. Bandezwa said this was not the first time, but now they are fed up and are planning to gather Zahara's fans to protest.
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The vocalist died on 11 December 2023 after being hospitalised for a few weeks due to liver complications.
On her birthday on 10 November, the family gathered to celebrate her life. The sister claimed that there were a group of ladies to invited them to celebrate it, but they planned their own thing.
According to TshisaLive, the family holds the day very dear to their heart because it was very special for Zahara.
“Birthdays were important to Zahara; she would make sure she celebrated her birthday. That’s why we made sure we celebrated her birthday cake,” they were quoted as saying. “We tried to do what we used to do with her when she was alive.”
Vusi Nova celebrates Zahara
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Vusi Nova posted a throwback video of them dancing on her birthday.
He captioned his post, "Happy heavenly birthday sthandwa sam utsho ngoqina apha. Ndikulhimbhuli hintoni! Love you ke sana." This translates to, "Happy birthday, my love, with your over-the-top personality. I miss you so much it is embarrassing. Love you."
Another celebrity who paid tribute to Zahara was former Generations: The Legacy actress Letoya Makhene also posted an old video of her and Zahara meeting for the first time.
Source: Briefly News
