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Inkosi Yamagcokama to be laid to rest on Saturday

Inkosi Yamagcokama is expected to be laid to rest on Saturday at his home in uMsinga.

Award-winning Maskandi artist Scebi Dlamini, known as Inkosi Yamagcokama, is set to be buried on Saturday in his hometown of uMsinga. Dlamini passed away in a car accident in Richards Bay, along with his crew member Gumu Mchunu, on Sunday morning. Two additional individuals sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital for treatment.

Fellow Maskandi musician and friend Khuzani Mpungose has conveyed his condolences to Dlamini's family, emphasizing that the loss extends beyond the maskandi genre to the broader music industry. According to Mpungose, Dlamini was frequently engaged to perform at various events due to his exceptional talent and played a crucial role in showcasing maskandi on international stages.

Mpungose expressed his sorrow at the scene of the accident, stating that he witnessed Dlamini and his crew member's untimely demise.

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