UPDATE: An Official Statement from South African Recording division of Sony Music Africa:
Lulu Dikana Passes Away It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected and tragic loss of soul songstress Lulu Dikana who passed away last night after a short illness while being treated in hospital. Our deepest condolences go out to her family, friends and all her fans who came to know and love her through her music.
Funeral details will be made available as soon as these have been finalized. Issued on behalf of Lulu Dikana’s family by @SoundAfrican a division of Sony Music Africa
For more information please contact: E-mail: maria.hadjidimitriadis@sonymusic.com
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The soulful jazz singer, “Lulu Dikana” (sister of Zonke Dikana) has passed away last night due to a short illness. These reports have just been confirmed by Sowetan Live:
‘Dikana’s manager Nqobile Mnisi confirmed the news earlier today.’
Lulu Dikana was set to perform this Friday (5 December 2014) at Braamfontein for Skyroom Live event, but the organisers tweeted earlier this week that the performance was cancelled.
We're disappointed to announce that @luludikana will not perform on Friday at @VirginMobileSA #SRL #UrbanSessions due to illness.
— Skyroomlive (@skyroomlive) December 2, 2014
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. @SonyMusicAfrica & @SoundAfrican regret to inform @luludikana's performance @skyroomlive on 5 Dec cancelled. pic.twitter.com/JhQDhb5lDu
— Sound African Rec. (@SoundAfrican) December 2, 2014
Lulu had recently released her third album, “I Came To Love” .
MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE.
