By: Natasha Archary

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reacted to news of Zahara’s passing, saying the country was robbed of a great talent.
“It is unfortunate, we have been robbed of a great talent.
She was talented, she was vibrant, she was a wonderful composer. To be robbed of her great talent at her young age, is a real blow to our country.
She’s one of the great products the country has produced in the arts, and I am really saddened by her passing.”
Zahara’s passing is unfortunate. We have been robbed of a great talent. She’s one of the best we have produced in the arts and I am deeply saddened by her passing. #RIPZahara 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/AQXS2pUqSM
— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) December 12, 2023
The multi-award-winning South African songstress released her last album Nqaba Yam in 2021 and the single Izolo which became an instant hit.
Zahara’s previous album Loliwe in 2011 earned her the title of the SAMA Female Artist of the Year 2021.
The journey to the release of Nqaba Yam (My Rock) was not without trial and the singer faced all obstacles and attempts to derail her promotional campaign head-on.
Nqaba Yam speaks to a time in her life when she felt completely alone, naked, like everything about her being had been stripped off, but through all the adversity, there’s something that makes you hold on.
Zahara said in an interview on the Ultimate Kaya 959 Top 30, that the album was about the loss Zahara and her family have faced, including her sister who passed away, and the impact it’s had on her livelihood.
The singer passed away on Monday, 11 December after being hospitalized.
Also read: Official statement from Zahara’s family



