Legendary jazz musician Tsepo Tshola dies of Covid-19

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:
Minister @NathiMthethwaSA extends his deepest sympathies on the passing of legendary musician, "Ntate" Tsepo Tshola #TsepoTshola #RIPTsepoTshola pic.twitter.com/BIWWLKgzMf

— Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (@SportArtsCultur) July 16, 2021

Our thoughts are with the Tshola family in this difficult time following the passing of the iconic musician Tsepo Tshola.

We express our deepest heartfelt condolences.

May the soul of ‘The Village Pope’ rest in peace.#RIPTsepoTshola pic.twitter.com/CYtUL8LZqA

— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) July 15, 2021