Limpopo bids farewell to Xitsonga musician Kenny Bevhula

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Hundreds of mourners gathered in Bevhula village outside Malamulele, Limpopo, to lay Xitsonga musician Kenny Bevhula to rest. The 53-year-old died last week after a battle with bladder cancer. Family members praised his lasting legacy in music.

Kenny Bevhula, a prominent Xitsonga musician, was buried on Saturday at Bevhula village near Malamulele in Limpopo province.

He passed away on April 20 at the age of 53 following a struggle with bladder cancer, as confirmed by SABC News reports.

Hundreds attended the funeral, including fellow artists, fans and local community members, providing a befitting send-off.

Family spokesperson Tiyiselani Bevhula stated, “Our sibling has left a lasting legacy of music which is being enjoyed by us as a family and the nation as a whole. His music will live on long after his death.”

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