Solly Moholo
Solomon Molokoane | |
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| Birth name | Solomon Molokoane |
| Born | April 10, 1959 Soshanguve, Pretoria, South Africa |
| Died | October 2, 2024 (aged 65) Hospital, South Africa |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000–2024 |
| Labels | Sony Music Special Projects, Sound African Recordings |
| Website | soundcloud |
Solomon Molokoane born (April 10, 1959 – October 02, 2024) best known as Solly Moholo was a South African gospel singer, and member of highly popular Zion Christian Church christain singer. He rose to fame in the early 2000s following the release of his album 'Ba Mmitsa Tsotsi' released in 2001.
Nominations
[edit]- He was nominated for Best African Gospel Album - 2001 [1]
- He was nominated in SAMA season 15 for Best African Traditional Gospel - 2009[2]
Death
[edit]He passed on October 2, 2024 while in hospital. It was reported that he suffered from a stroke which is reported as the cause of his death. He was hospitalised shortly after he released his latest album, while preparing for tour in Botswana. His death has been reported and spread all over South African social media and popular news including the SABC, and eNCA. He was also member of the ANC. He also received condolences from president Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula, Sony Music South Africa and Spotify Africa amongst others public figures. He died at 65 years of age.[3]
Discography
[edit]Studio Albums
- Jesu Ba Mmitsa Tsotsi published by EMI Music Distribution
- Wubani O Zo Pepeza published by Sound African Recordings
- Oa Ntaela Moya published by Sony Music
- Difofu Dikgopela Merapelo published by Sony Music
- Ba Mo Kobile Kerekeng published by EMI Music Distribution
References
[edit]- ^ "Full list of nominations". Category O3 - Best African Gospel Album. News24. 21 February 2001. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ Mzansi, Magic (2 May 2009). "The South African Music Awards". SAMA. No. The South African Music Awards. TV SA. SABC1. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Solly Moholo: South African gospel icon dies aged 65". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.