South African Musician, Mandela Maphumulo Is Dead

Mandela Maphumulo, popularly known as Mampintsha, was a well-known musician in South Africa. He passed away on Saturday.

Mampintsha passed away today in a hospital at the age of 40, according to multiple sources from South Africa.

It’s accurate. Unfortunately, I’m unable to speak at this time. A statement from our record label will be made public, the person stated.

It was revealed in a statement released this week by Maphumulo’s record company Afrotainment that the musician had been brought to the hospital following a stroke last weekend.

According to Afrotainment, the celebrity had a stroke a week ago following a concert by his band, Big Nuz.

“He is currently in hospital receiving medical attention and is under doctor’s observation,” the label had said in the statement. 

Maphumulo, who was affectionately known as Shimora to his followers, was married to fellow gqom musician Bongekile Simelane, popularly known as Babes Wodumo, and they have one child who was born in July 2021. 

He was also a feature on their hit reality show, Uthando Lodumo, which is currently in its second season and is broadcast on Showmax.