South African musician, singer and songwriter Steve Kekana has passed away at the age of 62 due to COVID-19-related complications.
The “Take Your Love” musician died early on Thursday morning according to his manager Xolani Majozi.
The South Africa Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA) has paid tribute to the late musician, saying the local music industry has lost a real legend.
“It is with great sadness we learn of the passing of Ntate Steve Kekana. A gifted artist whose voice echoed through time and space,” said SAMPRA in a statement.
“We extend our condolences to the Kekana family, friends, and industry colleagues. The music industry has truly lost a legend.”
Joburg City Theatres (JCT) has sent condolences to the family of Kekana, describing him as a legendary singer who serenaded lovers with his soulful and beautiful ballads in the late 1970s and 1980.
“Kekana took music lovers on a nostalgic
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