Wenslus Murape
Mathew Masinge and Yemurai Dyakonda
IT’S BEEN three years since Soul Jah Love’s death and a recent tombstone unveiling has evoked memories among fans.
The tombstone was donated by Tendai Mbofana of Ngoda granites and the masterpiece, first of its kind, took close to a year to complete.
Born Soul Musaka, the late singer’s tombstone was unveiled at a private function only attended by his brothers, three sisters and close friends at Warren Hills Cemetery.
Soul Jah Love died on February 16, 2021 after losing his battle with diabetes.
He was 32.
He was declared a Liberation Hero.
“We are forever grateful to Tendai Mbofana of Ngoda Granites, we have been working with him on this project for a very long time.
“Finally, a tombstone had been erected in honour of Soul Jah Love and we are sorry to the fans for making the event a private affair.
“We didn’t want to have a repeat of the day of his burial when his fans destroyed many graves around the cemetery,” said Soul Jah Love’s brother Solomon Musaka.
Musaka urged fans to visit the grave in an orderly manner.
“The tombstone is a first of its kind by Ngoda granites and we urge all Soul Jah Love’s fans that when they visit the site, they must do so in an orderly manner.
They should not tamper with anything and leave everything as it is,” said Musaka.
Following the development, social media was abuzz with emotional reactions as his legion of fans reflected on the life of the late singer.
Fellow artist, Silent Killer had this to say:
“May his music continue to inspire us kusvikawo tafa nekuti tese tiri muRoad”, Silent killer.
Below are some of the comments that praised the design and craftsmanship behind the tombstone.
“This is a beautiful sendoff for our beloved Soul Jah Love.
“He deserves nothing but the best because ndochokwadi ndechekuti akaenda neZimdancehall yacho yese paakafa,” Tawanda Chimuka.
“This tombstone is a testament to his enduring legacy dayi ari mupenyu atoita cover art yeAlbum, Rest in peace Ngwendeza”, Preach Zulu
“His music lives on, and this tombstone is a reminder of his music” — Chido Tahweta.
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“Nice, God bless kuna sponsor” — Modester Chigwaza
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“Thank you, rest in peace Sauro.” — Martha Tammz
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Chero nekwaari ikoko ndofunga ari kungorira hake chibaba. — Talent Mugariri
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Continue to rest in peace Ngwendeza. — Molly Mudawarivo
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Kuda Munyongani Izvi zvinofadza for the first time kuona mashona tichita zvinoda dadisa so 5. — Wazvaremhaka Nomatter
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Kana uri weumambo zvinhu zvako zvinongoendeka so even wave muguva mwari vanongoita zviite so unovingwa segamba wogadzirirwa musha wakanaka unoenderana ne stutus yako. Rip mwana Wa Stembeni
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“Ayidiwa mhani munhu uyu” — Primrose Noe.
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“Thank you so much, God bless the hand behind this beautiful design” — Mama Tee.
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