Social media is flooding with messages of condolences as industry mates, fans and followers pay tribute to the late gospel singer Solly Moholo, known for his hits like ‘Moruti Nthapelele,’ who died after battling with a stroke. This comes after the family of the veteran singer took to social media to announce his death . “Dear Solly Moholo Fans, 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,” reads the statement.
“He passed on October 2, whilst in hospital. Solly Moholo was hospitalised after falling ill following his pre album launch tour in Botswana.” The family has asked for privacy as they mourn the passing of the veteran gospel artist.
The gospel sensation was hospitalised in August after collapsing on stage during his album tour in Botswana, where he was promoting his highly anticipated upcoming album, "Wubani O zo Pepeza". While rocking the stage with his energetic performances, Moholo was hit by a stroke. He was then transferred to a South African hospital, where he was currently in ICU.
Moholo suffered a stroke and multiple organ failure, and that needed an urgent brain surgery. This led to the family of Moholo seeking financial assistance of about R700,000 from the public to cover the artist’s medical bills. Hailing from north of Pretoria, in Soshanguve, Solly Moholo, born Solomon Molokoane was a beloved gospel singer, cheri.