26 March 2015
Minister
of Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa has paid tribute to Kwaito Artist and actor
Senyaka Kekana who passed away on Wednesday at the age of 58-years-old.
Kekana died at the Kopanong Hospital in
Vereeniging following a short illness. Minister Mthethwa has described Kekana
as a hardworking, disciplined and focused artist who overcame the hurdles
presented by the socio-economic system.
Ministerial
Spokesperson Sandile Memela says “Senyaka was widely acknowledged and
recognised as one of the most provocative and stylish artist due to his
controversial content and basic style of socio cultural commentary.
Memela
added that the Minister wishes to offer condolences to his family, to his
friends, to his fans and the musical fraternity in general.
Memela
added that the Minister believes that he’s legacy lives on because his
significant contribution to television production, to comedy, to music and acting
in the country.
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