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Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to late Solly Moholo

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President Cyril Ramaphosa pays tribute to the late music legend Solly Moholo, real name Solomon Molokoane.

The gospel musician impacted the industry greatly and his passing has left fans heartbroken


Solly passed away in the hospital after months of battling illness.

Taking to Twitter, Ramaphosa expresses condolence to the family of the late singer.

“I offer my deep condolences to the Molokoane family on the passing of our beloved gospel icon Solomon Molokoane, known to us as Solly Moholo.”

Solly Moholo provided the melodies, rhythms and words of inspiration and comfort, such as we need now, that were the soundtrack of faith, worship and community for millions of South Africans and neighbours in our region for decades.”

“Our sincere sympathies once more to the Molokoanes as we reflect on Solly’s contribution to the spiritual and cultural life of our nation and as we turn up the volume on his recorded performances,” the president wrote.

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