Lebo Mathosa: 12 years after her death and Twitter still remembers her. Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mathethwa, shared a video tribute and wrote: “Today marks the 12th anniversary of the passing of award-winning singer, sensational music icon & lead singer of the highly acclaimed 90’s Kwaito group Boom Shaka, Lebo Mathosa”.
Twelve years ago today, Kwaito singer Lebo Mathosa passed away in a car accident on the N3 highway in the East Rand. And on Tuesday, Twitter paid homage to the fallen star. “She is remembered as a distinguished performer who remarkably asserted her African identity”
Watch: Today marks the 12th anniversary of the passing of award-winning singer, sensational music icon & lead singer of the highly acclaimed 90’s Kwaito group Boom Shaka, Lebo Mathosa. She is remembered as a distinguished performer who remarkably asserted her African Identity pic.twitter.com/YCDGtOCBIe
— Min. Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) October 23, 2018
Former bandmate, Thembi Seete shared a touching tribute and a picture of herself and Mathosa. She wrote: “You will forever be in our hearts. We miss and love you #LeboMathosa #RIP my love”. (sic)
https://twitter.com/IamThembiSeete/status/1054704236532039680
Radio 2000 also called on listeners to put in requests for their favourite Mathosa song.
COMING UP We remember the Drama Queen today; Lebo Mathosa. It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 years since her passing.
Which Lebo Mathosa song would you like to hear this afternoon?#TheGlenzitoSuperDrive pic.twitter.com/820HaSwh0N
— Radio 2000 (@Radio2000_ZA) October 23, 2018
Mathosa was a member of Boom Shaka during the 1990s before pursuing a solo career. Prior to her death on 23 October 2006, Mathosa was at the pinnacle of her career and even dabbled in some acting.
See more tributes below…
https://twitter.com/MandyKubheka/status/1054729650331701253
https://twitter.com/originalnicknax/status/1054731527077150721
https://twitter.com/jhbmoodparties/status/1054735288524771328
Source: IOL News
