Legendary jazz musician Tsepo Tshola dies of Covid-19
Lesotho international musician and former member of Sankomota, Tsepo Tshola has died from Covid-19 complications at 67.
Tsepo Tshola first joined the boy band The Lesotho Blue Diamonds as a vocalist in 1970. He went on to tour with the band Sankomota and relocated to London in the 1980s.
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The group released nine albums before it was disbanded. Tshola went on to pursue a successful solo career, releasing a number of celebrated albums.
The award-winning musician entertained audiences across South Africa, Lesotho and Europe for more than 40 years, with hits like Holokile.
MEDIA STATEMENT:
— Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) July 16, 2021
Minister @NathiMthethwaSA extends his deepest sympathies on the passing of legendary musician, "Ntate" Tsepo Tshola #TsepoTshola #RIPTsepoTshola pic.twitter.com/BIWWLKgzMf
Our thoughts are with the Tshola family in this difficult time following the passing of the iconic musician Tsepo Tshola.
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) July 15, 2021
We express our deepest heartfelt condolences.
May the soul of ‘The Village Pope’ rest in peace.#RIPTsepoTshola pic.twitter.com/CYtUL8LZqA
