Maphorisa Says Tribute Shows Of The Late Amapiano Stars Are Disrespectful. South Africans were left heartbroken after the news of Killer Kau and Mpura’s deaths topped the trending charts. The pair were reportedly involved in a fatal car accident on their way to a Rustenburg gig, and the same accident also claimed the lives of upcoming artists Khanya “The Voice” Hadebe, DJ Thando Tot and TD, who were with the pair in the car.
While fans and friends are paying tribute to the late stars, some feel as though they are being overdone thus being Disrespectful. DJ Maphorisa also shared his sentiments to memorials that are being done and said, “But this thing of tribute show everywhere doesn’t look right n its not making sense, lets not be desperate n be greedy respect the boys please 💔”
Police have launched an investigation into alleged culpable homicide following the deaths of six people involved in a fatal car accident in Marikana which took the lives of musicians Mpura and Killer Kau.In a statement, the department of transport, roads and community safety spokesperson Boitshoko Moremi said on August 7, six people died in a head-on collision on the N4 in Rustenburg near the Marikana toll gate. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased and we hope they find strength during this difficult period. An investigation is under way to establish the cause of the accident. We are again appealing to people to adhere to the regulations as most accidents happen way past curfew time. Work with our law enforcement officials to ensure you arrive alive.”
Mpura shone bright recently during the rise of the amapiano genre, having been part of great collabs that gave Mzansi hits including Umsebenzi Wethu. Killer Kau, real name Sakhile Hlatshwayo on the other hand, burst into the spotlight when he was “discovered” on Twitter.