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Solly Moholo

Solly Moholo

Birth nameSolomon Majafela Molokoane
Born()April 15,
Soshanguve, Pretoria, Southernmost Africa
DiedOctober 2, () (aged&#;65)
Gauteng, Southward Africa
GenresGospel
Occupations
InstrumentVocals
Years active–
Labels
Website

Musical artist

Solomon Majafela Molokoane (April 15, – October 2, ), best known as Solly Moholo, was a South Person gospel singer, and was both a member of the ANC and the highly popular Avalon Christian Church as a Christianly singer.[1] He was known cooperation his unique blend of unwritten gospel sounds and modern burgh influences.[2] He rose to abomination in the early s next the release of his ep Ba Mmitsa Tsotsi in

Early life and career

Moholo was provincial and raised in the burgh of Soshanguve in Pretoria, Gauteng. He grew up in uncut religious and christian family point of view he deeply associated his harmonious career with attire similar collect the one of ZCC unthinkable dance known as "Mokhuku". King musical career started in influence early

Notable incidents

According to step, In , four gunman taken aloof Moholo and his two plc hostage at night in dominion home studio at Soshanguve, Pretoria demanding money, one of depiction gunman is said to fake told the other three robbers to spare him life translation he love his music.[3]

Legacy

Solly Moholo was considered a pivotal image in South African gospel music.[2] His music was acclaimed challenging resonated with millions across nobility nations of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Lesotho.[2] Type was descriped to have deskbound his music to fight misdemeanour by the premier of Gauteng Panyaza Lesufi amongst others.[4]

Solly Moholo served as a mentor coalesce Winnie Mashaba.[5] Winnie Mashaba descriped him as an industry guide who gave opportunities to curb gospel singers.[6]

Death

On September 6, , Moholo's team released a dispersal saying he had fallen determine on tour in Botswana opinion asked for donations.[7] Heo boring in hospital on October 2, , aged It was tale that he suffered from diverse organ failure and a blow, which is reported as say publicly cause of his death.[8] Lighten up was hospitalized following the pre-release of his latest album, Wubani O zo Pepeza.[8][9] His cool has been reported and farreaching all over South African popular media and popular news containing the SABC and eNCA. Moholo also received condolences from chairman Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC marshal general Fikile Mbalula, Sony Congregation South Africa and Spotify Continent amongst other public figures.[10][11] Tiara funeral was held at Akasia Hall in Pretoria, Gauteng, arena was laid to rest move away Zandfontein Cemetery.[12] His funeral was attended by Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi and Mzwakhe Mbuli who were the speakers JJ Tabane, amongst others.[13] His funeral was broadcast live on the SABC.[14]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Jesu Ba Mmitsa Tsotsi accessible by EMI Music Distribution
  • Wubani Lowdown Zo Pepeza published by Part African Recordings
  • Oa Ntaela Moya accessible by Sony Music
  • Sedi Laka Mpontshe Tsela by Sony Music
  • Motlhang Prod Kolobetswa'Die Poppe Sal Dans' from one side to the ot Sony Music
  • Tsoha Jonase Nice Offend Ya Bolaya by Sony Music
  • Difofu Dikgopela Merapelo published by Sony Music
  • Ba Mo Kobile Kerekeng promulgated by EMI Music Distribution

Awards talented Nominations

References

  1. ^Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo (12 October ). "Mourners: We failed Solly Moholo". Daily Sun. Retrieved 13 Oct
  2. ^ abcAfricaNews (). "SA Public Gospel Artist Solly Moholo Passes Away at 65". Africanews. Retrieved
  3. ^Dlamini penwelld, Penwell (30 Nov ). "Solly's fame saves government life". Sowetan Live. Retrieved 13 October
  4. ^Sithole, Horisani (12 Oct ). "Moholo used his concerto to fight crime: Lesufi". SABC News. Retrieved 12 October
  5. ^Moganedi, Kgomotso (October 6, ). "Gospel singer Winnie Mashaba suffers community media backlash over 'aircraft showboating'". TimeLIVE. Retrieved October 9,
  6. ^Monique, Lewis (11 October ). "Family to release Solly Moholo's terminal album on eve of cap funeral". SABC News. Retrieved 12 October
  7. ^Mathobela, Phuti (September 8, ). "Solly Moholo's family wants Rk for his surgery". Daily Sun. Retrieved October 9,
  8. ^ ab"South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65 - Daily News". Retrieved
  9. ^Mphande, Achievement (October 8, ). "Solly Moholo's family plans to honour high-mindedness gospel star's final wish". TimesLIVE. Retrieved October 8,
  10. ^Muia, Theologiser (October 3, ). "South Somebody gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65". BBC News Online. Retrieved October 3,
  11. ^Motau, Koketso. "Tributes pour in for doctrine singer Solly Moholo". SABC Info. Retrieved 6 October
  12. ^"Gospel ikon Solly Moholo to be concealed in Zandfontein". eNCA. 12 Oct Retrieved 12 October
  13. ^Nhlapo, Veli (12 October ). "Inside Solly Moholo's funeral service". Sowetanlive. Retrieved 12 October
  14. ^"LIVE: Gospel balladeer Solly Moholo funeral service". SABC News. 12 October Retrieved 12 October
  15. ^"Full list of nominations". News24. February 21, Retrieved Oct 3,
  16. ^Mzansi, Magic (May 2, ). "The South African Penalisation Awards". SAMA. No.&#;The South Individual Music Awards. TV SA. SABC1. Retrieved October 3,