Popular South African musician, Mandela Maphumulo, also known as Mampintsha, is dead.
Mampintsha according to his record label Afrotainment, died on Saturday after he was admitted to the hospital following a stroke he suffered last weekend.
Mampintsha was a member of the Gqom hit band Big Nuz and an entertainment figure.
His death was confirmed by a close family friend and record label colleague who spoke on the condition of anonymity while the family prepared a statement.
Maphumulo, 40, also known as Shimora to his fans, was married to fellow Gqom musician Bongekile Simelane, also known as Babes Wodumo, and they have one child, born in July 2021.
He also appeared on the popular reality show, Uthando Lodumo, which is currently in its second season and is available on Showmax.
