South African Kwaito star Simphiwe Mpamile better known as
Brown Dash died on Wednesday, according to friends and the twitter family who
confirmed his death via tweets. Brown died at the age of 33. Pictured right is Brown at his last performance at the MTN SAMA 18 that was held in Sun City.
Several sources reported that the pin-up had been unwell
for several years. Another well-known source reported that, “He spent three
weeks in hospital last year after being diagnosed with pneumonia and had
liquids drained from his lungs.”
Rumours travelled about the singer’s death and swept through
social networks with condolences from industry friends and fans, this happened
after 3PM local time. “Rest in Peace Brown Dash!” updated local Kwaito Star
Mandoza (on Facebook). Oskido Mdlongwa also confirmed the truth of his death via Twitter when
he was asked if his death was true, “It’s true.” Re-tweed the legend.
Brown rose to stardom in 2002 as the vocal talent that sang
alongside the masked Mzekezeke who made dance floors full with the track ‘Sguqa
Ngamadolo’.
It was in 2003 still signed with TS Records he worked with
producer Dj Cleo on his very first single that was popular (Locally) ‘Puff ‘n
Pass. He then without any delays followed with his debut album, ‘Umthandazo
Wabolova’ where he dropped the hot hit ‘Phantsi Komthunzi Welanga’. The album
scooped the Best Kwaito at the 2005 MTN SAMA Awards.
After his third album, ‘Dashboard, dropped in 2007, he left
the well-known TS Records unfriendly amidst a financial dispute. His last album,
‘Back2Kasi’, failed hugely to match the success of his previous work while he
was still under TS but he maintained respect amongst Kwaito legends and wanna
be.
He died of an "unknown" illness. Rest In Peace Simphiwe “Brown Dash” Mpamile
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