WATCH | Top 5 songs that made Zahara win Mzansi’s heart

Zahara's family had hoped to see the singer, who died on Monday evening, back on the road soon healing people through her music.

Sources close to the award-winning singer confirmed the news of her passing on Tuesday morning saying she had been “unresponsive since Thursday”.

Hit maker Zahara, real name Bulelwa Mkutukana, who was renowned for her vocals and guitar-playing skills, is remembered for her undeniable contribution to the music industry. 

Let’s take you back to the top five songs that will be forever etched in the memories of those who loved her music and art.

Loliwe

Zahara's hit song Loliwe cemented her name in the music scene. Having accumulated more than four million streams on streaming platforms, Loliwe remains a fan favourite from the singer's catalogue. 

Lengoma 

DJ Sbu featured DJ Zahara on Lengoma, which became a house banger that saw her collect various accolades. The song, which has 1.7-million views on YouTube under the TS Records channel, also has an acoustic slow version dominated by her mellifluous vocals and guitar playing.

Mandela

Zahara recorded a tribute song to former president and international icon Nelson Mandela featuring legendary poet Mzwakhe Mbuli. 

With all that had happened in her own life, and in the country as a whole, since Mandela's death 10 years ago, Zahara previously told TshisaLIVE she often asked herself if her hero would be proud of her.

“I was the one who did the send off for Mandela. I think about him and wonder, 'Am I doing all right by Mandela?' He loved me. He told me he was proud of me and that I was a special girl. He said the country was lucky to have me. I wonder if I would still have that confidence in me? Would he still have that confidence in all of us? I think he would.”

Phendula

In her rise to becoming one of Mzansi's most celebrated artists, Zahara's Phendula had many singing along during her performances. 

Bengirongo

Zahara's onstage chemistry with the late legendary Robbie Malinga was undeniable and the music they made together quickly shot up music charts.