Lesotho-born rapper Malome Vector and two other artists have died in a fatal car accident on the N8 in the Free State
It is unknown whether the trio were travelling to or returning from Lesotho, with the reports of their deaths circulating online
Social media users have flooded the timeline to react to the news and express their condolences on Wednesday night
Lesotho rapper Malome Vector and two other artists died in a car accident in the Free State. Images: @visse_ss Source: Twitter© Provided by Briefly
Reports circulating online suggest that popular rapper Malome Vector, whose real name is Bokang Moleli, has died in a fatal car crash.
The Lesotho-born artist was reportedly travelling with two other musicians when the accident happened on Wednesday, 24 July, killing all three.
Malome Vector, 2 others die in accident
However, the details surrounding the incident, which happened on the N8 in the Free State, remain sketchy, as do the identities of his companions.
Conflicting reports suggest Moleli was in the company of Ntate Stunna and Wave Rhyder, or alternatively Lizwi Wokuqala and Puleng Phoofolo.
It is unknown whether the trio were travelling to or returning from Lesotho. The @MDNnewss X page shared news about the artists’ passing.
The caption read:
“Musician Malome Vector, whose real name is Bokang Moleli, passed away in a car accident on the N8 in the Free State. His companions, Lizwi Wokuqala and Puleng Phoofolo, also lost their lives in the same tragic incident.”
Shebeshxt was among the first Mzansi artists to express their condolences on social media following the reports on Wednesday night.
He captioned his post:
“R.I.P Ntate Stunna and Wave Rhyder (broken heart emoji).”
Malome Vector’s record label, Ambitiouz Entertainment, confirmed the artist’s passing in a short post:
Locals express their shock
Many online users expressed their condolences and shock at the loss of the three artists.
Briefly News looks at some of the reactions.
@ishmaelsizwe wrote:
“Someone is sacrificing these boys in the industry.”
@NtateWilliams wrote:
“May their souls rest in peace. Anyone with Stunna info?”
@AngeeMudau reacted:
“This one hit deep. RIP Bokang.”
