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Music industry mourns Kgosi Maburu

Monday, February 07, 2022 | 780 Views |

With the nation still reeling from the devastating news of Tlhobogang 'Kgosi Maburu’ Sebulelo’s death, Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) president Phemelo ‘Fresh Les’ Lesokwane says the music industry has lost a rare gem.

The news of Sebulelo’s death broke out Friday morning. It is said that Kgosi Maburu as he was known by his colleagues in the industry and fans died at Bokamoso Private Hospital in Mmopane, where he was hospitalised following a brain surgery.

The talented singer who hails from Ghanzi died at the age of 33.

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