Former Rhythm City actor and Kwaito star Brian “Bruno” Majola has passed away at the age of 36. According to Drum, Bruno passed away on Monday, August 15 and his cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
The entertainer has also acted on e.tv’s Ekasi: Our Stories and is best known for his work in Gumshev, a Kwaito duo he formed with Fistos.
The two produced the hit tracks Hosh, Temptations and Matha.
Bruno’s death comes a day after Kwaito legend and TKZee member Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala’s passing.
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It is with great sadness that Mzansi loses yet another Kwaito star, in just a day, a few hours apart. May their souls rest in peace!
A relative confirmed Bruno’s death to Drum. The Kwaito star reportedly passed away on Monday at about 18:00. His cause of death has not been confirmed by the Majola family.
“I am not okay at all. I need to meet up with the family in order for us to put a statement together and send all the necessary information, but I can confirm that he has passed on,” said the relative.
One of Bruno’s friends, Pardon Makamu, told the publication that he heard the news shortly after his death.
“I haven’t gotten the full details of what happened,” Makamu, however, said.
South Africans have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to Bruno following the shocking news of his death.
“Yesterday it was Magesh, today it’s you. Rest in peace Bruno,” wrote one tweep.
“RIP to actor and musician ‘Bruno power Goodfella’ who played Bongani on Rhytm City,” wrote another tweep.
“He was a dope rapper and actor, a talented human being.”
Fans and friends are still reeling following the sudden death of actor and musician. South Africa has lost one of the greatest stars indeed.