BY OBAKENG MAJE
The South Africans woke up to the shocking news of the passing of the illustrious musician and actor Thula “Senyaka” Kekana. A 58 year-old legendary singer passed away on Wednesday morning at Kopanong hospital in Vereeniging.

The North West Hip Hop artist, Tloks Lepara was the last person to record a song with Senyaka after he approached Chesa Mpama hitmaker.

The two recorded a Chesa Mpama song in abridge of hip hop version.

Tloks Lepara said Senyaka was like a father to him.

“I am very touched by the death of bra Senyaka because it is untimely. We still expected a lot from him because of his abundance knowledge through music” Lepara said.

He said the Chesa Mpama reloaded music video was supposed to be out this coming Friday, but now Senyaka is no more.

“Bra Senyaka was so humble and always down-to-earth. I approached him and asked him to let me re-make his Chesa Mpama hit, but he never shut the door on me. He was always there even though he was unwell, he tried by all means to be at the studio and also there when we shot the music video for the song” he said.

Tloks Lepara said South Africa lost the really leader and Senyaka was always full of life and energy.

“He was always full of energy and very professional when coming to his job. He was also full of jokes and always advised me to never give up in life” Lepara said.

Senyaka hit the big-time with hits like Go Away, Chisa Mpama, Fong Kong and Romeo wa Nkolota.

His bold, funny and controversial approach endeared him to many kwaito fans.

Letlhogonolo Motseeng as Lepara is affectionately known to his followers, said Senyaka described as a talented man who made a major contribution to the local music and television industry.

“We shot a video last month and when we were shooting the music video for Remix, he started complaining about his headache and tummy, but he insist we continue shooting the music video because he was passionate about his work.

“Even though we had to stop here and there to let him rest and stuff. That was the only thing he was telling me” Lepara said.
-TDN
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