Universal, the music label, has confirmed that gospel star Matlakala Ramathoka died on Monday after complaining of flu and chest pains.
In a press statement the music label said she was rushed to hospital in Pretoria by her family where she died peacefully. She started her career with
Masole a Tumelo and
Bana Ba Kanana but is known for her hits
Tlogelang Go Lwana Ditaxing and
Sello Sa Lesea.
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Fellow gospel singer Winnie Mashaba posted an image of herself with Matlakala and said that she had been left deeply affected by her death.
"Rest well kgadi ya Khwadubeng. My sister, i am confused. Who will ever call me baby girl? Who will ever call me ngwana ko gae? Who will ever call me legafa la Mama? Deep down in my soul i am happy that i was able to grant you your wish of becoming a member of our family in Universal Music. Sesi. You have just released an album titled Emanuel. What were you trying to tell us?"
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