IN PICS | Mzansi’s A-listers show Lebo M support as he lays his mother to rest

11 March 2025 - 14:08
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Lebo M celebrates his late mother as he sings with a choir during her funeral service.
Lebo M celebrates his late mother as he sings with a choir during her funeral service.
Image: Kabelo Mokoena

The mother of internationally acclaimed producer and composer Lebo M, Nomvula Morake, who died on February 28 at the age of 100, received her send-off on Tuesday.

The funeral took place at the Fourways Memorial Chapel in Gauteng before heading to the Fourways Memorial Cemetery.

Among the mourners were celebrities Duma Ka Ndlovu, Tbo Touch, Phil Molefe, Anele Mdoda, Khuzani, Kwela Tebza and  Vukile Zondi.

Tbo Touch shares a moment with Lebo M during the funeral service.
Tbo Touch shares a moment with Lebo M during the funeral service.
Image: Kabelo Mokoena

Gospel singer Khaya Mthethwa gave messages of comfort to Morake's family from a recording.

The Soweto Spiritual Singers choir performed on stage with Lebo M.

On the podium, matron Renee Richards from the Waterfall Frail Care Centre reflected on the years Magogo Morake lived at the centre

"Magogo Morake was a joyful person. She was famously known at the centre for her jokes and singing abilities," she said.

The funeral service for Magogo Morake was held at the Fourways Memorial Chapel.
The funeral service for Magogo Morake was held at the Fourways Memorial Chapel.
Image: Kabelo Mokoena

Her daughter Lindi Morake paid a moving tribute to her late mother.

"Mama was a strong person. She dedicated her life to everyone by showing love and respect.  She was a  lovely person to have around and was active. You'd think she wasn't 100 years old," she said.

Anele Ndoda attended the funeral service.
Anele Ndoda attended the funeral service.
Image: Kabelo Mokoena
Maskandi hitmaker Khuzani Mpongose attended the funeral sevice.
Maskandi hitmaker Khuzani Mpongose attended the funeral sevice.
Image: Kabelo Mokoena

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