Among those attending the funeral was local music icon Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse‚ who paid special tribute to his long-time friend and fellow musician who was affectionately known as “Chikapa”.
Mabuse said Phiri’s exuberant laughter belied his pain as expressed in all the songs he wrote.
Poet Don Mattera described Phiri as a “sterling artistic genius” and a prophet.
He said the music legend was a “performer with a prolific and a touching talent that gave joy to millions of people for many years. with his inimitable style ‚ his dancing style”‚
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema and Speaker of the National Assembly Baleka Mbete were among several politicians and government officials who attended the service.
- TimesLIVE