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Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>South African Kwaito musician Mampintsha who was part of the musical group Big Nuzand has died.<\/p>\n

The 40-year-old star died on Saturday morning.<\/p>\n

Mampinstha, who was the husband of Babes Wodumo, suffered a minor stroke a week ago and was receiving medical attention, TshisaLIVE reported citing West Ink Records manager Sbu Ncube.<\/p>\n

The manager said an official statement would follow.<\/p>\n

Record label Afrotainment released an official statement on Wednesday confirming speculation that the 40-year-old, whose real name is, Mandla Maphumulo, had been admitted to King Edward Hospital in Durban.<\/p>\n

Mampintsha and Babes, real name Bongekile Simelane, have a child, known to fans as Sponge.<\/p>\n

The pair tied the knot a year ago and their wedding was screened in a Showmax special, in addition to the reality TV show Uthando Lodumo.<\/p>\n

Condolences are pouring in for the musician, according to eNCA.<\/p>\n

Mampintsha was a producer and musician and he was a member of the Big Nuz band.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zimbabwe<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. South African Kwaito musician Mampintsha who was part of the musical group Big Nuzand has died. The 40-year-old star died on Saturday morning. Mampinstha, who was the husband of Babes Wodumo, suffered a minor stroke a week ago and was receiving medical attention, TshisaLIVE reported citing West Ink Records manager Sbu Ncube. 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