Mpura and Killer Kau passed away

South African musicians Mpura, Killer Kau and Khanya Hadebe have passed away.

It is believed the two died on their way to a gig to Rustenburg.

According to a source who spoke to Sunday World, the two passed away after a car crash.


Rapper Riky Rick took to his Instagram to bid farewell to Mpura, saying: “Rest In Peace our Mpura. You were the happiest person in every room, your spirit was what we needed in our lives, selfless, humble and loving. Love you so much my brother. Thank you for everything you did while you were still here. Gonna miss you so much bro. Im sorry your journey had to end like this. Condolences to the family and the friends, we loved you so much bro. Lala Kahle.”

Killer Kau, real name Sakhile Hlatshwayo, burst into the spotlight when he was “discovered” on Twitter.

The then 19-year-old musician, went viral after he uploaded a video with his song on the TL. DJ Euphonik spotted his talent on Twitter and took him under his wings. When Tholukuthi Hey became a viral hit, Killer Kau became one of the most seen faces on  TV and his deep voice one of the most heard on radio.

Tweets of people expressing their heartbreak have flooded the TL. Amapiano Mr JazziQ, Uncle Vinny and Lady Du are some of the artists that have tweeted tributes.

South African musicians Killer Kau have passed away. It is believed he died on their way to a gig in Rustenburg. According to a source who spoke to the publication, he passed away after a car crash.  It is also believed that Kabza De Small was with the two on the night before they passed away. 

This led fans to speculate if Kabza has passed away as well, however, the publication’s source confirmed that Kabza was ok. 

The Amapiano star also took to Twitter, to assure fans that he was ok.