Sad Note: Musician Yallunder Passes Away
Sad Note: Musician Yallunder Passes Away. On yet another sad note, South Africa has lost a talented star. Musician Yolanda Nyembezi, known in the industry as Yallunder is no more. According to a statement shared on her Instagram page, she passed away on Thursday 13th, at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital, after months of illness. She was 30 years of age, at the time of her passing.
The statement further reads, “A soul so rare and a voice so rich, Yolana graced this earth with a spirit that was as warm as it was powerful. Born and raised in Bizana, Eastern Cape, on 23 August 1994, she was not only a gifted singer and songwriter but also a classically trained, cum laude graduate in vocal pedagogy, an artist whose talent was as undeniable as her passion for music.“
Yallunder has worked with giants in the industry, among them, Black Coffee and Sjava. She started her career as a recording artist after signing with Sjava, at his record label, 1020 Cartel. They worked together on the album iSambulo in 2020 which had her hit track Ndinovalo and collaborations such as Inhliziyo and Abanjani.
The talented musician, then released her debut project, Uthando Lwam, engineered by Ruff. This venture marked the start of her journey into the dance genre, leading to collaborations with prominent DJs and producers like Lemon & Herb, Kabza De Small, Oskido, Morda, and Heavy K.
Yallunder then grew to become an independent artist under her label, Masani Music. Sadly, she succumbed to her illness, before showing off more of her talent. We sent our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, fans and lobed ones.
