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Maskandi star Mtshengiseni Gcwensa has died

Johannesburg - Maskandi musician, Mtshengiseni Gcwensa has passed away.

The popular musician, known as Indidane, passed away at a hospital in Dundee, KZN on Monday morning.

The founder of Maskandi group Amageza Amahle won a SAMA with the group in 2013.

‘It always a tragedy when we lose one of our legendary artists who helped preserve and promote KZN’s diverse culture. Gcwensa’s passing is a huge loss to the music industry, his music was enjoyed by both young and old' the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts and Culture's Sibongile Nzimande said in a statement.

Funeral details are yet to be announced.

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