Rebecca Malope 'hurt' by snide remarks at Lundi's funeral

08 February 2017 - 14:56 By TshisaLIVE
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Rebecca Malope
Rebecca Malope
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Rebecca Malope is hurt and angry after hearing about a fellow musician had named her the 'funeral specialist.'

Lundi Tyamara was a back-up singer for Rebecca and the two remained friends after Lundi found his own success.

Rebecca apparently offered to perform at his funeral, but the message did not reach the right people.She did, however, perform at his memorial.

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The singer told Sowetan that she was "hurt" and "angry" after hearing that a fellow musician had labelled her a "funeral specialist" for always performing at funerals.

"I went to the funeral with a bleeding heart."

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Rebecca gave emotional performances at Sfiso Ncwane, Senzo Meyiwa and David Masondo's funerals.

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