RIP Malome Vector: SA mourns the loss of award-winning rapper
Tributes are pouring in for South African award-winning rapper Malome Vector, who passed away in an accident.
South Africans are mourning the loss of another musician.
Malome Vector, real name Bokang Moleli, has been trending at #1 under 'Trending in SA' on X following the news of his passing.
The award-winning rapper passed away while on his way to Lesotho to shoot a music video. The accident happened in the Free State.
He was traveling with two other musicians, Lizwi Wokuqala and Puleng Phoofolo.
All three musicians reportedly died on the scene.
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Ambitiouz Entertainment, the musician's record label, confirmed the death on social media.
"With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of a shining beacon; the Lion of Lesotho's sun has set. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and industry peers during this time of profound loss," the label wrote on X.
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of a shining beacon, the Lion of Lesotho's sun has set.Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and industry peers during this time of profound loss. Rest In Malome Vector 💔 pic.twitter.com/qK7YLMezlt
— Ambitiouz Entertainment (@Ambitiouz_Ent) July 24, 2024
The news of his passing comes two months after another South African entertainer died in a car crash.
In May, playwright and musician Mbongeni Ngema passed away. Ngema was returning from a funeral in the Eastern Cape.
Other entertainers who passed away in 2024 include actor Lebohang Mpyana and popular DJ Mashata, whose real name is Peter Mabuse.
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Just when Ambitiouz lost their grip on him and he started his own thing and just when he is starting to get it right this happens
— Kabelo Mogaladi (@KabeloMoga22099) July 25, 2024
Malome vector ntate stunna Lesotho Motsepe Kappa blaq diamond wave rhyder pic.twitter.com/XjOIVsJoCf
Heartbreaking news 💔 Da Mos, the director of my "Yewo" music video, has passed away along with South African based artists, Malome Vector & Lizwi. Their contributions to the music scene were profound, and they will be deeply missed. May their souls rest in eternal peace. 😔 pic.twitter.com/o1REnU6YGf
— Theresa Phondo (@theresaphondo) July 25, 2024
RIP Lizwi Wokuqala! 🕊️ He was also in a car accident that claimed Puleng and Malome Vector's life. The boy had a very promising career; he was about to drop an EP next month. 💔#RIPMalomeVector #RIPLizwiWokuqala pic.twitter.com/0LPTmIb0gL
— 𝕃𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕠 𝕄𝕪𝕖𝕟𝕚 (@LindoMyeni) July 25, 2024
Tsatsi le liketse! 💔
— Bhoza Mphela ❣️🌈🌐🎤 🎧 (@MissBhoza) July 25, 2024
Such a young talent has gone too soon. 😢 Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Condolences to Malome Vector's family and all his loved ones.#RipmalomeVector pic.twitter.com/oYRhTVJdx3
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