South African music icon Winnie Khumalo passes away at 51 – GBC Ghana Online

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Person smiling at an event, wearing a black outfit with a colorful beaded collar and large hoop earrings, as South African music echoes in the background.

By Belinda Nketia

Renowned South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age of 51 after a short illness, her family announced. The Afropop singer, known for her powerful voice and versatile performances, passed away on Tuesday while being rushed to the hospital.

Khumalo’s sister, Tshepi Akeepile, confirmed the news, stating that the singer had been battling a short illness and was thought to be recovering. However, her condition took a sudden turn for the worse, leading to her untimely death.

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