Renowned South African musician Zahara has died at 35

A statement released by the family a week ago read, "Zahara has been admitted to the hospital following a week of complaints about physical pains. The doctors are working diligently, and we await further updates from them."

Despite efforts to maintain confidentiality, misinformation about Zahara's health circulated on the internet. The family emphasized that accurate updates would only be communicated through her official social media platforms.

"Unfortunately, even though our daughter's hospitalisation has been of strict confidentiality within our family and close friends, that hasn't stopped the spread of disingenuous information on the internet. We want to stress that any reliable information regarding Zahara's health will be communicated via her official social media platforms or by herself."

Zahara, known for her chart-topping albums from the double-platinum debut "Loliwe" (2011) to "Nqaba Yam" (2021), which peaked at number 1 on iTunes, garnered widespread acclaim in her career. She amassed an impressive collection of 17 South African Music Awards, three Metro FM Awards, and one Nigeria Entertainment Award.

Beyond her musical accomplishments, Zahara's influence reached global recognition, earning her a spot on the BBC's 2020 list of 100 Women. She also served as a guest judge on the seventeenth season of Idols South Africa in 2021.

The sudden demise of Zahara has reverberated throughout the music community, prompting an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow artists. Zahara's contributions to the South African music industry are hailed as enduring, and her legacy is sure to leave an indelible mark.