AFTER fighting for his life in hospital, he has lost the battle.
Gospel singer Solly Moholo (65) has died.
His team announced the sad news on Wednesday evening, 2 October.
Solly was known for his hit songs Ke Latlhile Bokinza and Robala ka Khotso.
"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.
"Solly Moholo was hospitalised after falling ill following his pre-album launch tour in Botswana," they said.
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They added that he will be sorely missed.
"May his laughter continue to echo the walls of heaven. Let us remember him fondly for the healing music he gave us over the years. At this time, the family would like to request that they be given privacy and time to mourn the passing of Ntate Solly Moholo and prepare for his burial," they said.
The team said details of his memorial and funeral will be shared in the coming days on his social media pages.
"Please keep the family in your prayers," they said.
Limpopo Artists Movement (LAM) Provincial Chairperson, Mphoza Mashabela, said Solly's passing will leave a significant gap in the entertainment industry, particularly in the sione music genre.
"We lost Oleseng Shuping, Kenny Makweng, and now Solly Moholo. I'm so heartbroken. I planned to book him to perform at the Limpopo Legends Awards as a guest artist. I knew him very well. He was a humble man and a top producer. He discovered Winnie Mashaba, the late Matlakala and others.
"Limpopo people supported the music from the first album. As LAM, we even tried to raise funds to pay his medical bills. Unfortunately, he left us. Only God knows who will celebrate his life forever," he said.
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