South Africa Mourns the Death of Singer-Songwriter Zahara at 35 – OkayAfrica

South Africa is mourning the untimely passing of beloved pop singer Zahara, whose powerful voice earned her widespread acclaim and multiple platinum-selling albums. The 35-year-old artist, born Bulelwa Mkutukana, succumbed to complications from liver disease on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital.

The Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Zizi Kodwa, who confirmed the singer’s passing to the public, conveyed his condolences, stating, “Zahara and her guitar made an incredible and lasting impact in South African music. My deepest…