Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77

Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

Albert Mazibuko, a long-standing member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has passed away at the age of 77. His death marks the end of an era for South Africa's globally recognised isicathamiya and mbube music traditions.

Singer Albert Mazibuko has died at the age of 77. A statement shared by the music group's manager confirmed the news, with details for the memorial and funeral to follow.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo confirmed the death of longtime member Albert Mazibuko at the age of 77. His cause of death has not been disclosed, with further information expected in due course.

Albert Mazibuko, who sang in iconic South African group Ladysmith Black Mambazo for more than five decades, has died aged 77. The musician died on Sunday after a short illness, the choral group posted on their Facebook page.

Retired, long-standing member Albert Mazibuko has passed away at the age of 77 in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). His death was confirmed by the group in a Facebook post on Monday.

South Africa’s retired, long-standing member of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Albert Mazibuko, has passed away at aged 77 in KwaZulu-Natal Province. The group’s Manager Xolani Majozi confirmed that Mazibuko passed away in the early hours of Monday morning after battling an illness.

Founding member of the award-winning choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo Albert Mazibuko (77) has died. His death was confirmed by the group in a Facebook post on Monday.