Gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane dies

JOHANNESBURG, 05 December 2016 - Award-winning gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane has passed away.

Ncwane family spokesperson, confirmed that he died of kidney failure in hospital. eNCA discussed Ncwane’s music with the founder of the Crown Gospel Awards. Video: eNCA

JOHANNESBURG – Award-winning gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane has died, aged 37.

Ncwane family spokesperson Mhlo Gumede confirmed to eNCA that the singer was taken to hospital after a short illness.

Gospel singer Sfiso Ncwane dies

Gumede said he had been diagnosed with kidney failure.

Ncwane was later moved to the intensive care unit where he died on Monday morning at 9:30 am.

"He loved his family very much. He loved his wife and son. Its a traumatic time for them. He was a man of his word," said Gumede.

In 2013, the Kulungile Baba singer became the first gospel singer to win Record of the Year at the South African Music Awards.

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