Crown Gospel Music Awards founder Zanele Mbokazi Zanele Mbokazi, who was battling lung cancer has sadly passed away. Jabulani Langa NEWS Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, the founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards, has died. According to a statement released by her husband, Mpendulo Nkambule, on social media platform X, the legendary radio and TV presenter passed away at Parklands Hospital in Durban in the early hours of Monday morning.
Mbokazi-Nkambule had been battling lung cancer.“It is with a heavy heart that we, the Nkambule and Mbokazi family, announce the passing of our dearly beloved Ms Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards and Ukhozi FM radio personality," read the statement. In May, Ukhozi FM listeners took to social media to wish Mbokazi-Nkambule a speedy recovery after she fell ill while on air the previous month.
READ: Zanele Mbokazi's lung cancer diagnosis prompts outpour of well wishes The presenter of "Eshilo" on Ukhozi FM could not finish her show on Sunday, April 21, as she had to be rushed to the hospital following challenges with her voice. It was later confirmed by her husband that Mbokazi-Nkambule had been diagnosed with lung cancer. At the time Nkambule said: Following her difficulty on air, we took her to the hospital to find out what was wrong.
Initially, she had pains, we prayed, and they stopped, but we wanted to find out what was wrong with the flesh. The doctors checked her, took her to the theatre for an operation, and found that she had lung cancer. In June, gospel musicians gathered at the Sandton Assemblies of God church to pray for Mbokazi-Nkambule’s recovery.
The prayer gathering was organized with the help of musicians Sbu Banda, Vovee Batala, Soso Maholwana and his wife Thembi. The organisers said they felt it was important to give Mbokazi-Nkambule her flowers while she was still alive, just as she had given several musicians well-deserved glory while unleashing a number of new talents. READ: Gospel Community rallies in prayer for Zanele Mbokazi's recovery Joyous Celebration founder Lindelani Mkhize referred to Mbokazi as one of the pillars of the gospel fraternity.
He said everyone had been shaken by the situation in which the founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards found herself. He said: We know her heart and her desires, so we still want her to be with us and continue the work she’s started. Sis Zanele is a visionary.
We still want her plans and visions so that everyone will grow and have direction. We still love and need her very much. Following the announcement, social media was instantly abuzz with messages of condolences from South Africans including politicians and media personalities.
Yooh ay????????The biggest tree in the gospel sector has fallen, May yo beloved soul rest in peace and rise in glory Mam Zanele Mbokazi, condolences to the Mbokazi and Nkambule families and @ukhozi_fm ?? pic.twitter.com/G6csv7QlWV — ??NO DNA- JUST????VKR ?? (@ZamahlubiVkr) August 12, 2024 RISE Mzansi is saddened by the passing of Zanele Mbokazi, a visionary leader who founded the Crown Gospel Awards and made a lasting impact on our cultural and spiritual landscape.
Her dedication to uplifting gospel music and serving her community will be remembered. Our..
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com/MyqUpw0Eow — RISE Mzansi (@Rise_Mzansi) August 12, 2024 Mbokazi-Nkambule was 51-years-old. We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day.
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