WATCH | 'Mzansi has lost a real talent'- Tributes pour in for Idols SA star Thami Shobede
The season 12 Idols SA runner-up died at the age of 31
Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. The death of Idols SA runner-up Thami Shobede on Thursday sent shock waves across Mzansi, with hundreds flocking to social media to pay tribute to the young star.
The star died at Kalafong Hospital in Pretoria on Thursday morning, with Gallo Record Company confirming his death in a statement.
No other details were provided at the time but Thami's family said they planned to issue a formal statement shortly.
The star won over fans with his velvet voice on Idols SA in 2016 and released his debut album titled Never Lost.
His debut single, the afro-pop song Sthandwa, was a big hit with fans across the country.
News of the star's death spread on social media and soon timelines were filled with tributes to the star and his incredible talent.
Death be not proud 😭😪😪 Thami bathong pic.twitter.com/bagCV95eev
— Boity Mbhele 🌸😍 (@Boity_mbhele) September 12, 2019
Saddened by the news that Singer @ThamiShobede has passed away.
— AT (@anelisa_tuswa) September 12, 2019
Many of us discovered Thami on Idols Season 12, and his voice blew me away...
Thami was only 31 years of age... pic.twitter.com/DLSdbFwtRU
RIP Thami Shobede, what a talent we have lost 💔💔
— Lorato Khumalo (@lorakhumz) September 12, 2019
Rest In Peace Thami. Deepest condolences to family and friends. 💔💔💔. #RIPThami pic.twitter.com/0VAxIGvK7A
— STOP Violence Against Women &Children 🇿🇦 (@EzamaCirha) September 12, 2019
Ahhh my friend Thami 💔💔😢 pic.twitter.com/6ONrT6QM3B
— Kgothatso Madisa (@kgmadisa) September 12, 2019
I am so tired of saying RIP 😭😭😭
— Sakhile Mngadi 🇿🇦 (@Sakhilemngadi) September 12, 2019
Thami from #idolsa passed away this morning #RIPThami guys what's happening kanti 😭 pic.twitter.com/ezsBmzrLhk
So one minute Thami Shobede is performing and the next, organ failure and he later passes away in hospital. At the tender age of 31?! Tragic 💔
— Ayanda M* (@Ayola_M) September 12, 2019
💔😪🤷🏻♂️Another soul lost.😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️RIP Thami you’ll be dearly missed , your music, your vibrant smile and your persona 😪❤️Rest In Power.❤️❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/283IXuqfOs
— Xhosa Woman With Some Power.🇿🇦 (@parnarnar) September 12, 2019
Gone too soon South Africa has lost a talent indeed...RIP💔💔#Thami pic.twitter.com/kzua7iXTfP
— Sbusiso ZULU MAN WITH SOME POWER 👑👑 (@SbusisoXolaniM2) September 12, 2019
Bro.... Thami please call and tell me it's just rumours ....this ain't it bro pic.twitter.com/aI0RGJNU8R
— #Messenger (@OnesimusMuzik) September 12, 2019
I really can't believe this man is gone.. RIP Thami 💔 pic.twitter.com/1VZVq8eX2H
— #AmINext? (@Thatego_N) September 12, 2019
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