Veteran South African gospel singer Solomon Molokoane, also known as Solly Moholo, has passed away at the age of 65, according to his management. The award-winning artist had been in the hospital for several weeks after getting sick during a music tour in Botswana last month.

Solly Moholo became famous in the early 2000s and was a well-known figure in South African traditional gospel music. His management said he would be remembered for the “healing music he shared with us over the years.”

Last month, his team announced that he had suffered a stroke and was experiencing multiple organ failure. His family had asked the public for help to cover his medical expenses.

“It is with great sadness that we announce, on behalf of the Molokoane family, that our beloved legend Solly Moholo has passed away,” his management said. “He died on 2nd October 2024 while in the hospital.”

Solly Moholo was known for popular songs such as Die poppe sal dans, Ka letsatsi labofelo, Tsoha Jonase, and many others.