Social media pays tribute to Ray Phiri
Social media has paid tribute to legendary South African artist Ray Phiri.
Phiri passed away at the age of 70 after battling lung cancer.
"What a loss! Rest In Peace, Ray Phiri. Through your music, you never missed a beat. May it live on forever," BET Africa tweeted.
Karabo Mokgogo wrote: "Sad day for SA: Legendary South African jazz musician, Ray Phiri passed away after suffering from lung cancer."
Comedian Kagiso Lediga also paid tribute to Phiri, thanking him for the music.
EFF spokesperson, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi also reacted to the news with sadness.
"So heart breaking: oh bra Ray Phiri. May his soul rest in perfect musical peace!" he wrote on twitter.
May you soul rest in peace bra Ray Phiri, Zwakala will forever be my favourite song
— This2ShallPass (@Davy_scupic) July 12, 2017
So so so saddened by Ray Phiri's passing. The Angels are indeed celebrating. Loss to Us and a huge gain in Heaven. #RIP #RayPhiri
— Hlengiwe Sindane (@H_Sindane) July 12, 2017
Today is Stimela day from start to finish. I have always been such a ridiculous groupie of this man. SA is poorer today. RIP Ray Phiri. pic.twitter.com/BClI5rj4u2
— alistair king (@ALsparkles) July 12, 2017
Rest in power Bra Ray Phiri. Thank for the music & the memories. The King is gone. Long live the King! #RIPRayPhiri pic.twitter.com/15J4755S8t
— Clayson Monyela (@ClaysonMonyela) July 12, 2017
RIP Ray Phiri, You made music that was a soundtrack to my childhood, and awakened my political conscience. Your music is a rock of SA music
— PlaySAMusic (@PlaySAMusic) July 12, 2017
RIP Bab Ray Phiri, you're the reason most of us are doing music. Thank you for going Ahead and showing us how its done,we will miss you🙏
— #IncredibleGuys #GAS (@cavalry_za) July 12, 2017