Big Nuz member R Mashesha dies

Big Nuz member “R Mashesha”, real name Sibusiso Khomo, passed away on Friday after a long illness.

This was confirmed by Afrotainment boss DJ Tira.

It is with deep sadness that I inform you of R. Mashesha's death. Sibusiso Khomo passed away today (Friday 07 August). RIP sosha     .

— DJ Tira (@DJTira) August 7, 2015

Twitter has since been filled with tributes and condolences for the musician.

Big Nuz’s new album ‘For The Fans’ dropped today....   May you rest in peace R Mashesha. Terrible loss. Prayers UP!!

— Bonang B* Matheba (@bonang_m) August 7, 2015

R MASHESHA you left us too early.May your soul rest in peace.#condolences to his family #AfroEntertainment... http://t.co/gPGmMdrzHF

— insta@oskidoibelieve (@OskidoIBelieve) August 8, 2015

Strength my dawg    RT @DJTira: with deep sadness that I inform you of R. Mashesha’s death. Sibusiso Khomo passed away today. RIP sosha     .

— DJ Fresh (Big Dawg) (@DJFreshSA) August 7, 2015

My condolences to Mashesha aka Dollar R from big nuz to your friends and family we are with you in this difficult time #RipdollarR

— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) August 7, 2015

 

R.I.P Kwaito soldier R.MASHESHA

— #TheOne (@djcleo1) August 7, 2015

The Durban based group, Biz Nuz, is made up of Mandla Maphumulo aka Mampintsha, Mzi Tshomela aka Danger and the late Sbu Khomo aka R Mashesha.