{"id":30010,"date":"2026-05-06T09:34:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=30010"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T09:34:19","slug":"celebrating-the-life-and-legacy-of-lekompo-a-final-farewell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/celebrating-the-life-and-legacy-of-lekompo-a-final-farewell\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Lekompo: A Final Farewell"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The memorial and funeral services for rising Lekompo artist Mmabatho Mogakala, recognized as Queen Terc The Vocalist, were disclosed on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, following her <\/span>death on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.<\/span><\/figure>\n

Originating from Phalaborwa, Mogakala is among the latest musicians in the Lekompo genre to lose their life, following the April 2026 demise of Adifele Maimele, known as Fuego.<\/p>\n

MDN News, an entertainment channel, confirmed the memorial details for the singer on its X account<\/a> on 5 May 2026.<\/p>\n

Daily Sun <\/i>reported on the same day that Mogakala’s memorial service is set for Thursday, 7 May 2026, with her funeral scheduled for Saturday, 9 May 2026, in Phalaborwa. The venues for these services will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n

Fans honor the artist<\/h2>\n

@siphokarabo1 stated:<\/p>\n

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“Not another one hle. Are they driving drunk, or not professional at all, or is it people?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Tshepo2Mashilo replied:<\/p>\n

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“Phalaborwa lost a rising star.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@peaciepeacegp commented:<\/p>\n

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“Eish, sad news this morning, condolences to the family and Lekompo family, so sad bathong, young talent Queen.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@PrimoZA_ reacted:<\/p>\n

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“Eish skeem saka (my friend) buhn.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@sistantswembu_ expressed:<\/p>\n

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“The sweetest, with a smile that brightened any room she walked into.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@maboss_1 noted:<\/p>\n

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“I have no idea, but they may rely on friends or peers to drive them instead of professional drivers. You know, sometimes you want to uplift the people you came up with, so you hire them as your driver or manager.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@CandyMarem84536 mentioned:<\/p>\n

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“What is happening in this lekompo industry is too much now, even new artists will be afraid to join this genre.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@maboss_1 responded:<\/p>\n

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“Lekompo has really been surrounded by a dark cloud lately; it\u2019s just too much. Not so long ago, they buried Ba Swele Mfana, and now this heartbreaking loss again.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@NthabelengDlam3 expressed:<\/p>\n

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“Sincerest condolences to the bereaved family and fans.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Ron_YNWA commented:<\/p>\n

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“Tragedy has struck as a new Lekompo artist, Queen Terc from Phalaborwa, Limpopo, lost her life in a car accident. This happened between Gravelotte and Letsitele on the R71.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Deartroublegal stated:<\/p>\n

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“There is a really evil spirit following Lekompo artists. May her Soul RIP.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@sir_mashiloane remarked:<\/p>\n

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“Limpopo artists need serious prayers; something is not right.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@peaciepeacegp responded:<\/p>\n

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“It’s such sad news, mostly for the lovers of Lekompo music.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

@Tshepo2Mashilo wrote:<\/p>\n

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“Someone said gore that the small room is the cause of all 50% of me. I believe it.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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