By Katlego Sekh
Lumko Johnson’s untimely passing was confirmed by their family on Wednesday, 14 September.
Lumko first entered the public realm as a young teenager on the popular YoTV.
They went on to nurture a career in television broadcast, radio production, and media at large. In their own words, Lumko was an “Accomplished TV & Radio Super Producer, Actor, Writer and Big Deal in Most Spaces”
Their memorial service will be held on Tuesday 20 September at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg from 15h00.
The family asks that the public and media respect their privacy as they deal with this difficult loss.
Lumko’s close friend Samkelo Ndlovu recently gathered the strength to speak about the loss of her friend.
“It’s taken me ages to attempt to find the words or capacity to do this, and it is with a heavy broken heart that I write this.”
She says her heart aches to know that she’ll never speak to Lumko in this life again.
“I’m so sad Lumko, My heart aches because I’ll never see you again in this life. That I’ll never hear your silly laugh or random but interesting music facts every time a song comes on. Your honesty and consistent care for me. That I’ll never hear you call out my full name SAMKELO NDLOVU over the phone when I answer like you always do,” wrote the former Rhythm City actress in part.
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