Mampintsha, a well-known musician, died on December 24, 2022, at the age of 40. He was a member of the South African Kwaito group Big Nuz, and was also known as Mandla Maphumulo. Mampintsha’s cause of death was not revealed, however, he was admitted to Durban’s King Edward Hospital a few days ago after having a stroke while performing with his group. He was being treated by elite physicians, according to Afrotainment. At the moment, Afrotainment also requested his followers to pray for his quick recovery.
He passed away at the same hospital. It is uncertain if the stroke had a part in his death. On social media, the Southern African Music Rights Organization confirmed the news, stating that they had offered their condolences to his family and friends and that his passing was a significant loss for the music business. Westlink management, Mampintsha’s management organization, released a statement saying that the details of his death would not be shared with the public for the time being. They also said that his family has asked for privacy as they grieve his passing and that further details regarding his burial would be released shortly.
On Twitter, people paid respect to him.
Mandla Maphumulo has been recognized as a skilled musician for many years. When word of his death spread, Twitter was inundated with tributes:
#Mampintsha #Babeswodumo
If there’s anything bad you wanna tweet about Mampintsha’s passing or Babes Wodumo, now’s not the time. Think about Babes Wodumo and baby Sponge😞💔. Wise words from Sizwe Mdlalose🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/WFfxJdof09— wie💎 (@wihzulu) December 24, 2022
Rest In Peace Malome 💔💔💔😭😭😭#Mampintsha #Shimora pic.twitter.com/UiSPrsWLxy
— Slenda (@Slenda05) December 24, 2022
Mampintsha was well-known as a member of Big Nuz.
Mampintsha was born on July 18, 1982, and was best known as a member of Big Nuz. Big Nuz was made up of three members, Mzi and Sbu being the other two. They started by partnering with a few artists before signing with Gallo Records in 2006. Their first album, Zozo, was met with critical acclaim, and it was followed by a single, Uyoysholo Wena. The band signed with another record company, Afrotainment, and their following album, 2nd Round Knockout, became a great smash. It received several honors, which led to more collaborations and recognition. Undisputed, the group’s third album, was released in 2009, and its hits were well-received by the audience.
Pound for Pound was Big Nuz’s second album, followed by Made in Africa and For The Fans. Sbu, one of the members, died from an illness shortly after the publication of For The Fans in 2015. R Mashesha, the group’s most recent album, was released this year (2022.)
Big Nuz received several awards at the 9th AMFA Awards, Channel O Music Awards, 16th SAMA Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, and 22nd South African Music Awards. The group rose to prominence with hits from their albums such as Sting Ray, Inazo, Osisi Bendawo, and others.
