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FILE: Lundi Tyamara. Picture: facebook.com

Lundi tyamara dies

‘Lundi Tyamara’s death a loss for SA’s social cohesion efforts’

By Kevin Brandt

Nathi Mthethwa, fans and family bid farewell to the gospel singer at his funeral in Worcester on Sunday.

  • Minister for Women in the Presidency Susan Shabangu and Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa were among those that attended Lundi Tyamara's funeral in Worcester on 5 February 2017. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN

    ‘Lundi Tyamara will be remembered for his passion & drive to succeed’

    His cousin Nokuzola Ndyamara says Tyamara will be remembered for his passion and drive to succeed.

    1967 days ago
  • Fans of the late gospel star Lundi Tyamara have gathered at the Zwelethemba Stadium in Worcester to bid farewell on 5 February 2017. Picture: Kevin Brandt/EWN.

    Fans, friends & family say final goodbyes to Lundi Tyamara

    Many fans of Tyamara are still making their way into the venue to pay their last respects to the gospel sensation.

    1967 days ago
  • FILE: Hlaudi Motsoeneng. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN.

    Motsoeneng: SA loves me no matter what

    Former SABC executive Hlaudi Motsoeneng used Tuesday's memorial service of late gospel artist Lundi Tyamara to lash out at his detractors.

    1971 days ago
  • A minister sings and dances during hymns at Lundi Tyamara's memorial in Soweto. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    [WATCH] Remembering the Prince of Gospel Lundi Tyamara

    Gospel superstar Lundi Tyamara died after a battle with stomach tuberculosis. He was remembered by friends and family at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto.

    1971 days ago
  • Mourners weep at Lundi Tyamara's memorial service at Grace Bible Church in Soweto. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    SA urged to appreciate artists while they are still alive

    A memorial service for late gospel singer Lundi Tyamara was held at the Grace Bible Church in Soweto on Tuesday.

    1972 days ago
  • FILE: Late gospel singer Lundi Tyamara. Picture: Facebook.

    Songs, moving tributes as family & friends honour Lundi Tyamara

    Hundreds filled the Grace Bible Church in Soweto to bid the gospel star a final farewell ahead of his burial this weekend.

    1972 days ago
  • Late gospel singer Lundi Tyamara. Picture: Facebook.

    Lundi Tyamara to be remembered at memorial service

    The gospel singer passed away on Friday at the age of 38 after a long battle with abdominal tuberculosis and liver complications.

    1973 days ago
  • Lundi Tyamara. Picture: facebook.com

    Fans invited to honour Tyamara at memorial

    Anele Hlazo says the memorial service is to celebrate Lundi Tyamara’s life and for his fans to pay their last respect.

    1974 days ago
  •  Lundi Tyamara. Picture: facebook.com

    EFF: Lundi Tyamara used talent to be part of revolution

    The party says when many artists were isolated and criticized for being associated with the EFF Tyamara, who died on Friday, stayed with them.

    1975 days ago
  •  Lundi Tyamara. Picture: facebook.com

    Makhura urges people to cherish artists after Lundi’s death

    David Makhura says while his death is a loss to music in the country, much can be learned from this traumatic experience.

    1975 days ago
  • Lundi Tyamara. Picture: facebook.com

    ANC urges SA to reflect on Lundi Tyamara’s contribution to music

    Tributes have been pouring in for the late gospel icon who died on Friday morning at the Edenvale Hospital.

    1976 days ago
  •  Lundi Tyamara. Picture: facebook.com

    Zuma sends condolences to Lundi Tyamara’s family

    Gospel singer Lundi Tyamara died just after midnight at Edenvale Hospital where he was being treated for TB and a liver condition.

    1976 days ago
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