Twitter mourns afro-pop icon Robbie Malinga
JOBURG – South Africans give tribute to a music legend.
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Music producer and afro-pop icon, Robbie Malinga died on 26 December.
It is reported that Malinga was admitted to hospital six months ago where doctors found him to have an iron deficiency and anaemia.
Twitter is abuzz, with tributes pouring in from all sectors of society who loved his music, and the music of those musicians whose careers he helped establish.
https://twitter.com/JustCuriousZA/status/945351298332971009
We're heartbroken to learn the news of the untimely passing of legendary Kwaito & Afro Pop producer, Robbie Malinga. We have lost an illustrious Kwaito pioneer who paved the way for future generations of artists. We send our deepest sympathies to his loved ones. #RIPRobbieMalinga pic.twitter.com/0LtPCv9vZz
— Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) December 25, 2017
This is so sad 😭 💔#RIPRobbieMalinga
Robbie Malinga Was A Living Legend pic.twitter.com/2EoWPODtyF
— 🌊 (@AndImLee) December 25, 2017
A talent. A gift. A legend.
Rest In Peace, Robbie Malinga. You will surely be missed. 🎵🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/dla2kRIKH9— BET Africa (@BET_Africa) December 25, 2017
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The Club would like to convey our deepest condolences to the family of Robbie Malinga. ‘Bra Robbie’ was a staunch Bucs supporter & the voice behind the Orlando Pirates anthem, “Yiyo Le iBhakaniya”. May his soul Rest In Peace.
☠️🎤🎶 🏟#OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/xfiP2jtHEj— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) December 25, 2017