The South African music industry is mourning the untimely death of Sotho rapper Malome Vector, who died in a car accident in the Free State Ambitiouz Entertainment confirmed his death on social media, expressing condolences to his family and colleagues Mzansi has flooded social media with heartfelt tributes, praising Ambitiouz Entertainment’s humanity in releasing the statement despite their fallout

The South African music industry is reeling following the untimely death of talented artist Malome Vector. The Sotho rapper died after being involved in a car accident in the Free State. Ambitiouz Entertainment has issued a statement following Malome Vector’s death. Image: @malome_vector Source: Instagram Ambitiouz Entertainment mourns Malome Vector’s death Top record label Ambitiouz Entertainment mourned Malome Vector’s death in a statement shared on social media. The post sent condolence messages to the star’s family and industry colleagues. The tweet read: READ ALSO Ntate Stunna, Wave Rhyder ‘not involved’ in Free State crash that killed Malome Vector, 2 other acts “With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of a shining beacon, the Lion of Lesotho’s sun has set. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and industry peers during this time of profound loss. Rest In Malome Vector 💔”

Mzansi mourns Malome Vector’s death Social media has been awash with heartwarming tributes to the star since his death. Many commended Ambitiouz Entertainment for releasing a statement despite their fallout with Malome Vector. @XUFFLER said: “Ambitiouz posting this shows humanity 💔 no bad blood even after things went sideways.” @PostiveImpact89 commented: “A very talented young man gone too soon 💔” @Nethomboniphin2 wrote: “Life is so unpredictable. One moment you here smiling and it’s all good the next you gone. May his Soul and everyone who was involved in the accident rest in peace 🕊️”🙏”

READ ALSO Mzansi mourns Malome Vector and two artists following tragic Free State car accident @Shareef_ZA added: “May his soul REST IN PEACE. We shall forever remember your talent Malome Vector.” Ntate Stunna, Wave Rhyder ‘not involved’ in Free State crash that killed Malome Vector Briefly News previously reported that the death of popular hip-hop act Malome Vector and two others in an accident in the Free State has sent shockwaves across the Mzansi music landscape. The trio were reportedly travelling on the N8, en route to an unknown destination, when the fatal crash happened on Wednesday, 24 July. PAY ATTENTION: Follow Briefly News on Twitter and never miss the hottest topics! Find us at @brieflyza! Source: Briefly News AUTHORS: Privie Kandi (Entertainment Editor) Privilege Kandi is an entertainment news editor (joined Briefly in 2022). A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from the Christian College of Southern Africa (2016), she has been in the arts and entertainment industry for six years. Privie has worked for the Zimbabwe International Film and Festival Trust as a communications officer and a writer and TV producer for lifestyle and entertainment channel CME TV. She passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. You can reach her at [email protected].

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Malome Vector died in a car accident that did not involve Ntate Stunna and Wave Rhyder in the Free State on Wednesday. Images: @naijaremix, @kekeletso_lucia and @centralnewsza Source: Twitter The death of popular hip-hop act Malome Vector and two others in an accident in the Free State has sent shockwaves across the Mzansi music landscape. The trio were reportedly travelling on the N8, en route to an unknown destination, when the fatal crash happened on Wednesday, 24 July. Ntate Stunna, Wave Rhyder not dead While Malome Vector, real name Bokang Moleli, was confirmed dead, Briefly News reported earlier that the identities of two people were unconfirmed. READ ALSO RIP Malome Vector: Ambitiouz Entertainment releases statement following rapper’s untimely passing

Conflicting reports suggested that Moleli was with musicians Ntate Stunna and Wave Rhyder, while others said Lizwi Wokuqala and Puleng Phoofolo. However, Stimela hitmaker Ntate Stunna’s manager, Bereng Matseletsele, has since quashed the rumours suggesting his artist was dead. The @MDNnewss X page posted: “Ntate Stunna’s manager has refuted claims that the artist was involved in a car accident. This clarification comes in the wake of Malome Vector tragically losing his life in a car accident today [Wednesday, 24 July].” Matseletsele said: “To all concerned, this is to confirm that Ntate Stunna was not involved in an accident today. We are aware of unfounded speculation on different social media platforms.” Music community mourns Malome Vector Record label Ambitiouz Entertainment confirmed Malome Vector’s passing in a short post: READ ALSO Mzansi mourns Malome Vector and two artists following tragic Free State car accident Rapper 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).” Ambitiouz Entertainment has clarified that Wave Rhyder was not involved in the crash, pouring cold water on Shebeshxt’s post. 2 US nationals and 1 police officer killed in fatal head-on collision In related news, Briefly News reported that a deadly head-on collision between a police van and a double-cab bakkie near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga, claimed the lives of a police officer and two US nationals. Dullstroom police spokesperson Constable Romeo Mashego confirmed that the accident happened on the R540 road on the afternoon of Thursday, 4 July, and also left one person seriously injured.