Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has died at the age of 65, his management has announced, external.
The award-winning music icon had been in hospital for several weeks after falling ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month.
He rose to fame in the early 2000s and became a household name in South African traditional gospel music.
His management said he would be fondly remembered for the “healing music he gave us over the years”.
Last month, Moholo’s team said he had suffered a stroke and was experiencing multiple organ failure. His family launched a public appeal for funds to cover his medical costs.
“It is with great sadness that we are informing you on behalf of the Molokoane family, that is Solly Moholo’s family, that our beloved legend ‘Solly Moholo’ has sadly passed on,” his management said.
“He passed on 2nd October 2024 whilst in hospital.”
Moholo was known for hits such as Die poppe sal dans, Ka letsatsi labofelo, Tsoha Jonase and many others.