Maskandi Star Sicebi 'Inkosi Yamagcokama' Dlamini Passes Away Following Car Accident

• Maskandi musician Sicebi 'Inkosi Yamagcokama' Dlamini died after a crash on the N2 highway on 9 August 2026
• The accident happened at the robot opposite Melomed Hospital in Richards Bay as Dlamini headed to the Basadi Festival
• KwaZulu-Natal MEC Siboniso Duma confirmed one of the three occupants passed away, while two others were hospitalised

South Africa's maskandi music fraternity is in mourning after Sicebi "Inkosi Yamagcokama" Dlamini from Msinga lost his life in a road accident on Sunday, 9 August 2026. He was travelling to the Basadi Festival in Richards Bay when the crash occurred, cutting short what should have been a celebratory journey.

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport confirmed the tragedy in a Facebook statement, revealing that the accident unfolded at the traffic lights opposite Melomed Hospital in Richards Bay. Dlamini was not travelling alone; two other people were in the vehicle with him, both of whom were rushed to the hospital.

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"One of the three occupants who were taken to the hospital has unfortunately departed. We express our deepest condolences to the mother of the occupant, and we wish those two other victims a speedy recovery," MEC of transport said.

A voice that put Msinga on the map

Dlamini, widely known by his stage name Igcokama Elisha, was celebrated for far more than his music. Fans across South Africa praised his humility and the pride he brought to the Msinga community through his art. He had carved a lasting place in the hearts of maskandi music lovers, earning a reputation as a remarkable talent who remained deeply connected to his roots.

News of his death spread rapidly on social media, with many struggling to come to terms with the loss.

@Bongumusa Nxele wrote: "Shocking news Eeey Mr Dlamini was a good person and it shows with the crying of SA Citezines 😭🙏"

@Phumeza KaMangubane Biyela added: "Haw Scebii mfethu 😔😭"

@Amlonde reflected: "Isandla saNkulunkulu masesikuthintile akekho ongasiphikisa. Usengaze ashonele phambi kwesbhedlela bekungenani kuthiwe usalwela impilo yakhe khona esbhedlela😭"

@Nhlanhla Mthalane simply posted: "Eish"

@Nokuphila Pillar asked: "Ubesezwe ngobani uKhuzani ukuthi sekunengozi njoba ebesendaweni uesgameko immediately?"

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@Ithwasa Lodumo Kwaqubeka Thabethe wrote: "😭😭😭😔 that robot I almost ran out of 😭 Let him sleep and rest yooo unbelievable"

Source: Briefly News