South
Africa recorded another shocking death in the early hours of Friday, January
27, 2017. Of a truth, this day will forever remain evergreen in the minds of
family, friends, fans, and well-wishers of local gospel artist Lundi Tyamara.
Tyamara died precisely at 12.40am at Edenvale Hospital; where was treated
for tuberculosis of the stomach and a liver condition. He is survived by two
sisters and a brother. Tyamara’s mother died in 2006, and his stepfather passed
on shortly after. Here Are Fast Facts About Lundi Tyamara:
His Career Began In 1998 Lundi started his solo career in 1998. He was the master brain behind these South African breathtaking gospel hits – Mphefumlo Wami, Mvuleleni Angene, Mniku’dumo, Khuluma Nabo and Inkosi’ Iyayazi. He is best known for his hit song, ‘Mphefumlo Wam‘. Lundi also enjoyed a successful musical career that spanned two decades.
His Career Began In 1998 Lundi started his solo career in 1998. He was the master brain behind these South African breathtaking gospel hits – Mphefumlo Wami, Mvuleleni Angene, Mniku’dumo, Khuluma Nabo and Inkosi’ Iyayazi. He is best known for his hit song, ‘Mphefumlo Wam‘. Lundi also enjoyed a successful musical career that spanned two decades.

His
list of accolades include the South African Music Awards, Crown Gospel Music
Awards and the KORA awards. Lundi Tyamara Missed Out on Lots of Public
Performances Before Death The gospel legend could not attend the funeral of his
friend S’fiso Ncwane due to his health issues. Tyamara and Ncwane became
friends after the former helped the latter to record his music when he moved to
Johannesburg from KwaZulu-Natal.
Lundi’s health complications also led to the
cancellation of an event he was billed to perform at in KwaZulu-Natal on New
Year’s Eve. He Made His Last Public Appearance In April 2016 Speaking with his
TV host at the time, he spoke extensively about his music and the efforts he
made to ensure his latest album titled The Best of Lundi Tyamara Live at The
Lyric Theatre was a hit. The interview was organised by the South African
Broadcasting Corporation. Tyamara Struggled With Drug Problem Lundi once
described his past lifestyle as ‘scandalous’. Having struggled with drugs,
he was, at the time, labelled a drug addict and a broke alcoholic. In
2015, during the programme Rolling With Lundi on e.tv, the singer talked about
how his mother kept praying for him to get off the bottle before she died. He,
however, affirmed that he had stopped drinking – even though he did not give a
specific period either in days, weeks, months or even years. But he said: “I’ve
not touched any form of drugs for the past 15 years and I don’t even remember
when last I touched alcohol. It’s a long time ago. Finally, I did it. I must
thank a number of my friends who love me, people who didn’t desert me during my
struggle with drugs and alcohol. “The one person I am grateful to is mama
Daphne Nkosi who is a fellow church member. She has been with me through thick
and thin and has encouraged me to look up to God when in trouble.” Other people
who helped Tyamara on his difficult road to recovery include his friend and
fellow gospel singer Deborah Fraser and mentor Nkosi.
Following the tragic death of South Africa’s award-winning gospel
star Lundi Tyamara, President Jacob Zuma has sent his heartfelt
condolences to the family of the local gospel singer. An official
statement released by the presidency, Zuma described Lundi one of the best
gospel artists to come out of South Africa.
Here is the president’s full
statement:
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of a talented artist at such a
young age. This is yet another huge loss for the country in a short space of
time. He was one of the best gospel artists that the country has ever produced.
We are with his family in thoughts and prayers during this trying period. May his
soul rest in peace.”
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