Final Farewell for Zanele Mbokazi at Durban ICC
Family, friends, and fans have gathered at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (ICC) in Durban today to bid a heartfelt farewell to media personality Zanele Mbokazi.
Th founder of the Crown Gospel Music Awards passed away on Monday, 12 August, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
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presenter and Crown Gospel Music Awards founder Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule, loved them.
Yolanda was speaking during Mbokazi-Nkambule’s memorial service held at GNF in Durban on Thursday, 15 August 2024.
Thousands of mourners, artists, and pastors gathered during the memorial service to remember Zanele.
She was described as a passionate presenter and businesswoman who loved people and helped them.
Yolanda, who plays Nomalanga on Sibongile & The Dlaminis on Mzansi Wethu, said she supported them and pushed them into every opportunity.
Watch: eSwatini musician Timothy Myeni and mourners bidding farewell Ukhozi FM presenter and Crown Gospel music awards Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule during her memorial service held at GNF church in Durban. @dailysunsa pic.twitter.com/aptFSGTgjh
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“We were supported in every dream idea that we had, we were raised by force. It’s difficult but my parents raised us to know God.
“Even in this situation when you close your eyes and pray and try to pray but no words come, we still come before Him because He knows our hearts. We are hurt but I say thank you,” she said.
She added that it was only three months since her mother was diagnosed with cancer but in that short time people showed them big love.
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“Even when she was no more, we felt love, already on Monday, when she recently passed on, but her memorial service and funeral service were already sorted,” she said.
Zanele’s memorial service was mainly about live performances from gospel musicians, with mourners singing along and dancing.