Nobesuthu Mbadu Obituary: [BREAKING NEWS] The Mahotella Queens Member, Nobesuthu Mbadu has passed away at the age of 76. She retired in 2017 due to ill health. Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405 for more details.
[BREAKING NEWS] The Mahotella Queens Member, Nobesuthu Mbadu has passed away at the age of 76. She retired in 2017 due to ill health.
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MAHOTELLA QUEENS’ NOBESUTHU MBADU HAS PAASED ON
Mbaqanga singer, and a member of Mahotella Queens music group Nobesuthu Mbadu has passed away at the age of 76. May her soul rest in peace
InsideEko is yet to confirm Nobesuthu Mbadu’s cause of death as no health issues or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
One of the original members of the legendary Mbaqanga group, The Mahotella Queens, Nobesuthu Mbadu has passed away at the
Thelle Mogoerane hospital due to kidney failure. Mam’ Nobesuthu joined the Mahotella Queens in 1964, aged 19. #JoziFmNews MM pic.twitter.com/bpxAfuFY78— Jozi FM (@jozifm) August 31, 2021
JOHANNESBURG – Mahotella Queens’ Star Nobesuthu Mbadu passes on due to kidney failure. Mahotella Queens founding member Nobesuthu Mbadu has died at the age of 76. Family spokesperson Vanessa Tloubatla confirmed to Sowetan that Mbadu died at Thelle Mogoerane Hospital in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, due to kidney failure. “Her family and colleagues are devastated and ask that you allow them the space and time to mourn this amazing queen peacefully and respectfully. More details will be shared on the funeral and memorial service,” Tloubatla said.
Mbadu was 19 when she joined the mbaqanga group formed by Rupert Bopape in 1964 with Hilda Tloubatla and Amanda Nkosi. Mahotella Queens rose to fame quickly as Gallo Record Company’s girl group with the late Simon “Mahlathini” Nkabinde as the lead male vocalist for many of their hits. They released hits such as Gazette (Kazet), Melodi Ya Lla, Uyavutha Umlilo and more. Mbadu retired from performing in 2017 when her health started to deteriorate, after recording their smash hit Malome with Cassper Nyovest.
Tributes To Nobesuthu Mbadu
Across social media users, timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards Mbadu people mourn the passing.
Founded in 1964 by Rupert Bopape, the group was made up of . The Queens line-up during this period usually comprised Hilda Tloubatla, Juliet Mazamisa, Ethel Mngomezulu, Nobesuthu Mbadu and Mildred Mangxola amongst other rotating female musicians during that period.
— Nobuntu 🎶 (@nobuntumusic) July 6, 2020
In memory of Nobesuthu Gertrude Mbadu Shawe
A South African mbaqanga singer, and a singer in the acclaimed group the Mahotella Queens. #Condolences. RIP Mama
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