12 Sep 2019

Department of Arts and Culture pays tribute to Thami: 'He had captured many with his unique voice'

Nikita Coetzee

Johannesburg – Tributes have poured in for former Idols SA contestant Thami Shobede after news of his death broke.

According to DRUM, the 31-year-old singer, who took part in the 12th season of the singing competition, died on Thursday morning at Kalafong Hospital following a long illness.

Paying tribute to Thami, the Department of Arts and Culture tweeted: "The entertainment industry has lost yet another incredibly talented musician after the untimely passing of Idols Top 2 Finalist, Thami Shobede. At only 31 years, he had captured many with his unique voice. We send our deepest sympathies to his loved ones."

Watch: The entertainment industry has lost yet another incredibly talented musician after the untimely passing of Idols Top 2 Finalist, Thami Shobede. At only 31 years, he had captured many with his unique voice. We send our deepest sympathies to his loved ones. #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/mhUQnDgYBD
— Department of Arts & Culture (@ArtsCultureSA) September 12, 2019

Sharing a message on their official Twitter page, Idols SA wrote: "As @MzansiMagic & #IdolsSA, we are saddened by the passing of our former Idols SA contestant, @ThamiShobede, a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry. Our deepest condolences to his family & friends. He will be greatly missed."

As @MzansiMagic & #IdolsSA, we are saddened by the passing of our former Idols SA contestant, @ThamiShobede, a very talented musician with lots still to offer to the music industry.

Our deepest condolences to his family & friends. He will be greatly missed. #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/5UnqiurIil
— Idols South Africa (@IdolsSA) September 12, 2019

Many fans have also shared their condolences via Twitter.

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF THE MESSAGES POSTED:

Sad to learn of the sudden passing of Idols star Thami Shobede at only 31 years of age. A gifted and brilliant young talent gone way too soon! #RIPThami #RIPThamiShobede ?? pic.twitter.com/hE9y8ow8fg
— Ulrich Janse van Vuuren (@UlrichJvV) September 12, 2019

So young. So much potential. So much talent#RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/U98wMBsziM
— Kgopolo Phil Mphela (@PhilMphela) September 12, 2019

My heart is broken. So much talent. ???? @ThamiShobede #RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/UCKzqAan7d
— Muzi Zuma. ?? (@MyNameIsMuzi) September 12, 2019

Yoh Thami bro, I’m so shocked and confused. I can’t believe that you’re gone just like that, I pray that your family may be comforted at this time. May your soul REST IN PEACE!
Much love bro????
#RIPThamiShobede pic.twitter.com/iMNkgUDHGX
— #UMAKOTIAVAILABLENOW (@MoganeKarabo) September 12, 2019

#RIPThamiShobede

One of the Kindest,sweet and bubbly public personalities I came to adore.

We didn't get enough of you. RIP Bro you were loved?????????????? pic.twitter.com/7q6hvyVVon
— Gangster Mama (@LucyM_More) September 12, 2019

#RIPThamiShobede wow?? he was my twin sister’s favorite contest on idols s12. She cried when he lost. Such sad news ???? pic.twitter.com/DbhkuXYqoM
— Intombizabo????‍?? (@zabo_magagula) September 12, 2019

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