LISTEN | 'Solly would stop everything for the people he loved' — family pay tribute to late gospel singer

10 October 2024 - 09:35
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The children of the legendary gospel singer Solly Moholo, Lobisa Molokoane and Katlego Molokoane, pay tribute to their father at a memorial service at the State Theatre in Pretoria.
The children of the legendary gospel singer Solly Moholo, Lobisa Molokoane and Katlego Molokoane, pay tribute to their father at a memorial service at the State Theatre in Pretoria.
Image: Picture: Kabelo Mokoena

Solly Moholo was remembered as a joyful and kind person at a memorial service for the late gospel singer at the State Theatre in Pretoria on Wednesday afternoon.

Moholo died in hospital on October 2 after falling ill shortly after performing in Botswana.

The memorial service was attended by showbiz personalities including Machance, Stanley Khoza and gospel singer Luyanda.

Listen to some of the tributes from gospel stars:

Family member Kedibone Mokoena said: “We all know him as Solly Moholo but I know him as Solly Mathaithai. We've been friends since sub A (grade 1).”

Solly's son-in-law Lesego Nkitseng: “Solly would stop everything for the people he loved.”

Lesego Nkitseng, son-in-law of Solly Moholo, pays tribute to the late gospel singer at a memorial service in Pretoria.
Lesego Nkitseng, son-in-law of Solly Moholo, pays tribute to the late gospel singer at a memorial service in Pretoria.
Image: Picture: Kabelo Mokoena

Sean Watson from Sony Music recalled the first time he met Moholo in 1999 while working for CCP Records.

“I never truly understood Solly's personality until I got to work with him. He was truly unique. In 2003 he called me to ask me if I have a home for him and his music and I agreed. Then he joined me again at Sony Music. His music wasn't finished at Sony.”

Sean Watson, GM of Sony, pays tribute to the late Solly Moholo.
Sean Watson, GM of Sony, pays tribute to the late Solly Moholo.
Image: Picture: Kabelo Mokoena

Speaking to TshisaLIVE, singer Machance said he was glad he had “mended things” with the singer before his death.

The funeral service for Moholo will take place at Akasia Hall at 8am on Saturday.

A photo of the late legendary gospel singer Sollly Moholo..
A photo of the late legendary gospel singer Sollly Moholo..
Image: Picture: Kabelo Mokoena
The late Solly Moholo's son and his son-in-law at a memorial service for the late gospel singer in Pretoria on Wednesday.
The late Solly Moholo's son and his son-in-law at a memorial service for the late gospel singer in Pretoria on Wednesday.
Image: Picture: Kabelo Mokoena

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