‘Mandoza’s music was enjoyed by young and old across all races’ – ANC
“Legends like Mandoza do not die; all they do is take a bow and rest for a while.” The African National Congress (ANC) on Monday added its voice to the chorus of tributes for kwaito star Mandoza‚ who died on Sunday after a battle with cancer.Said spokesperson Zizi Kodwa: “It is indeed a sad day for all of us in the ANC and no doubt to South Africans at large. We have lost a legend‚ someone who was a unifying figure because his music was enjoyed by young and old across all races.” Kodwa singled out Mandoza’s best-known hit: “What a song Nkalakatha turned out to be – it reverberated through speakers in taxi ranks‚ it was played in middle class parties in leafy suburbs‚ in township taverns and trendy sports bars - breaking down racial barriers and uniting South Africans in song.“He’s no more but his distinctly hoarse voice will continue to reverberate through the airwaves.“May your soul rest in eternal peace - Nkalakatha!” – TMG Digital..
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