Veteran South African artist, composer and producer who unleashed hits for Kelly Khumalo, Zahara and Naima K passed away on Christmas Day leaving a dark cloud hanging over the South African music industry. The legend was diagnosed with anaemia in June this year, died under yet to be disclosed circumstances.
Rest in pure Peace, Robbie Malinga. I pray you have a serene journey back to our Eternal Source. 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️💫💫 #RIPRobbieMalinga
— Boity Thulo (@Boity) December 25, 2017
Just as the news of his death hit the wire, tributes poured from loving friends and fellow industry mates who cried foul at the loss of a legend. Social media was awash with messages of condolences as his death eclipsed Christmas Day celebrations.
Gone too soon my legend 💔💔#RIPRobbieMalinga pic.twitter.com/E7J46iBpZQ
— 50degrees (@OskidoIBelieve) December 25, 2017
To celebrate this legend’s life, we decided to list 5 of his own tracks that we fell in love with!
1. Baby Please ft Kelly Khumalo
2. Uthando
3. Hold On ft Fiso
4. Manyonyoba ft Thando
