Tributes pour in for acclaimed hip-hop star ProKid
Acclaimed South African hip hop
star Linda "Prokid” Mkhize has passed away at the age of 37.
The musician suddenly passed away after he suffered a severe seizure while visiting friends in the Johannesburg CBD on Wednesday evening.
According to his former manager, Mpho Motsoaledi, paramedics were called to the scene but could not save the musicians' life.
Mkize is survived by his wife, Ayanda, their three-year-old daughter as well as his parents and two brothers.
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"The family has requests that their privacy be respected during this tragic period of time,” says Motsoaledi.
People, including his friends, colleagues and fans, have gone onto social media to share their memories of him.
ProKid’s numerous albums, including the 2005 debut "Heads and Tales", Dankie San in 2007, and Snakes & Ladders in 2009, earned him a numerous awards including from the HYPE Awards and the Channel O Music Video Awards.
The National Freedom Party's Sabelo Sigudu described Mkhize as a rare breed and a trendsetter who was dedicated to his craft.
"We are sadden indeed to lose one of the multi-talented music artist who dedicated all this life in the music industry to groom and also shape the future of young rappers in South Africa. We describe ProKid as a selfless music artist who was very humble.
"South Africa had its own Eminem, 50 Cent and 2Pac and through Linda Mkhize (ProKid), we urge young people who are involved in drugs or any substance abuse to stop and follow the good example of ProKid, and pursue their freely given talents. The contribution ProKid made has driven many artists today out of poverty.”
Details of the memorial and funeral services are expected to be announced soon.