This archive report was first published on 16 August 2019.
August 16, 2019, will be remembered as a sad day in the Tanzanian music industry after the sudden death of Mbalamwezi, a member of the popular group The Mafik.
The lifeless body of the singer was found naked beside the road in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam and taken to Muhimbili Mortuary, where the cause of his death is yet to be revealed.
The Mafik, comprising of three members - Hamadai, Rhino King, and Mbalamwezi - had been scheduled to perform on Friday at a show called 'The Return of Q Chillah' at Mona Lounge, Tabata.
Before his death, The Mafik had released several hit songs, including 'Vuruga, Bobo, Passenger, Niwaze ft Ruby, Dodo, Sheba, Nibebe, Abiria, and Carola.'
Renowned musicians, including Diamond Platnumz, Beka Flavour, and Amber Lulu, have taken to social media to mourn the sudden demise of Mbalamwezi.
"MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PARADISE.." Diamond Platnumz tweeted, while Beka Flavour wrote, "Sijaamini bado ila kama ni kweli R.I.P ndugu yangu jamaa yangu sijuhi ata nisemaje kapumzike kwa amani mbele yako nyuma yetu #DY/mbalamwezi R.I.P polen pia @themafik_ kuondokewa na msanii mwenzenu ambae mlishazoeana ktk utendaji kazi pamoja "
