South African Musician Yallunder Dies

South African Musician Yallunder Dies

Celebrated South African singer and songwriter Yolanda Nyembezi, professionally known as Yallunder, has died.

She passed away on 13 March 2025 at Charlotte Maxeke Academy Hospital.

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Vilakazi Reveals Details About  Yallunder’s Death

Yallunder’s sudden untimely death was confirmed today by Sifiso Vee Vilakazi on Facebook.

Hi All,

We are deeply saddened to announce the untimely passing of our loved one uYolanda Nyembezi on the 13th of March 2025 at Charlotte Maxeke Academy Hospital.

Proceedings of the memorial and burial will be shared by the family. Please do allow the family and friends privacy during this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences to all those that loved and celebrated Yolanda’s life,” reads the Facebook post.

Mzansi Mourns

Yallunder’s death has triggered a wave of grief in Mzansi.

Here are some of the condolence messages;

@Nkokheli Twabu;

May your soul rest in Peace Mangalonde Yolanda Yallunder Nyembezi , your untimely passing has shocked and broke my heart…

I pray that may your family find strength????????

@Banele Bakzo;

Mara Why So Early ?? ????????????‍♂️

Rest Easyy Big Sis Yallunder ????????????????
– You’ll Be Always Remembered By The Role You Played In Music Industry. ????

@Ntlakanipho Conco;

We Will Never Hear Her Beautiful Voice Again ???? Rest Easy Yolanda Yallunder Nyembezi ????️

@Djy Jaivane Sa #simnandi

Rest in Peace ????️ , Yolanda. Your incredible voice and soulful music touched so many hearts, leaving a lasting legacy that will never be forgotten. Lala ngoxolo???????? Yallunder ????️

@Thek1dnextdoor;

“Voices fade, but legends echo forever.”

She came, she sang, she moved souls.

Her name was Yallunder. ????️???? Gone too soon, never forgotten.

@PianoConnectSA;

Rest in power Yallunder. Your voice, your music, and your spirit will live on forever. Thank you for sharing your gift with us ????️

@janekathabethe;

This one definitely broke my heart. Oh Yallunder, thank you for sharing your gift with us, your gift was a gift to us all. Rest well Queen ????️

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