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Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent
OSKIDO’S father Esaph Mdlongwa (78) was buried in Bulawayo on Saturday with the renowned music producer and DJ describing Covid-19 as a real killer.
Oskido’s father died on Wednesday due to Covid-19 related complications at Mater Dei hospital in Bulawayo.
He was buried at Luveve Cemetery with only close friends and family attending in line with Covid-19 regulations.
Sharing a picture of the hearse that carried his father on his “last ride”, the South Africa-based Oskido thanked people for the support and love they showed his family.
“Today my old man took his last ride to his resting place. I would like to thank you all for your support. It truly meant a lot to us, Mdlongwa family. Covid-19 is still a real killer, please take care,” posted Oskido on his social media pages.
He added a verse from the Holy book quoting Timothy 4:7.
“Let me draw strength from these wise words in the scripture — Timothy 4:7, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
According to Kalawa Jazmee spokesperson Scotch Mathenga, Oskido travelled to Bulawayo to pay his last respects to his father. -Follow on Twitter @bonganinkunzi.
Bongani Ndlovu
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