Johannesburg - On Friday night, shocked South Africans heard the news that Big Nuz members, R. Mashesha had passed away.
This after the news that he had been ill for several week, but was on the road to recovery.
Afrotainment boss, DJ Tira, confirmed the news, only saying that he had passed away.
Sadly, the news came on the very day that Big Nuz launched their new album.
For weeks, their social media accounts have been filled with messages of excitement about the new album.
Tributes from fans, celebs and even government ministers continue to pour in for Sosha.
May he RIP.
RIP Dollar ?? Condolences to all his family, friends and fans. "Aw dim the lights!" ... Legends never die.
— AKA (@akaworldwide) August 7, 2015
Big Nuz’s new album ‘For The Fans’ dropped today....?? May you rest in peace R Mashesha. Terrible loss. Prayers UP!!
— Bonang B* Matheba (@bonang_m) August 7, 2015
My condolences to Mashesha aka Dollar R from big nuz to your friends and family we are with you in this difficult time #RipdollarR
— RSA Min of Sport (@MbalulaFikile) August 7, 2015
In this young man we lost great talent. With him, @BigNuz_Afroo was a three legged pot that we all loved. RIP pic.twitter.com/wwpXwBG7ku
— Manaks (@ButiManamela) August 7, 2015