TKZee Remembers Tokollo Tshabalala On What Would Have Been His 48th Birthday
TKZee Remembers Tokollo Tshabalala On What Would Have Been His 48th Birthday. He may be gone, but definitely not forgotten. Tokollo ‘Magesh’ Tshabalala‘s memories lives on, and it’s on such days like this one that many remember him.
The Kwaito star, tragically passed away on 15 August 2022. His lifeless body was found at his home after he suffered an epileptic attack.
He alongside Bala and Kabelo Mabalane, formed the world-famous group, TkZee in the early 90s as school friends at the time. They rose to prominence in 1997 with their hit single Phalafala. A year later, their collaboration with the current Manchester United coach, Benni McCarthy, shot them to global stardom with their chart-topper, Shibobo, dedicated to the 1998 Fifa World Cup.
In 1998, TKZee released their first full album, Halloween, which became a huge hit with smash singles like We Love This Place. The album was certified platinum by the Recording Industry of SA as it sold over 200 000 copies. It also earned them four awards at the SA Music Awards for Best Kwaito Album, Best Duo/Group, Best Single and Best Kwaito Single.
Magesh’s band members still holds him in high regard. Today would have been his 48th birthday celebration, and the band sent him a heartfelt shout out.
“Phiri, Mapetla, Zola, Mdeni! Happy heavenly birthday to the Tsotsi van Tuka! We love and miss you! #MageshForever,” they wrote on Twitter.
Phiri, Mapetla, Zola, Mdeni! Happy heavenly birthday to the Tsotsi van Tuka! We love and miss you! #MageshForever 👆🏾 pic.twitter.com/dPjX2bCkNv
— TKZee (@tkzeeband) October 14, 2024
