Death – Obituaries : (MARKET NEWS) – Friends and families are mourning the death of Gospel singer Neyi Zimu, who died Wednesday December 4th at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Zakithi Nkosi Haematology Centre for Excellence.
Neyi Zimu is an inspirational South African gospel singer, worship leader, and pastor. His music captures the hearts of Christians and encourages those who are suffering to trust in Jehova. He is popularly known for belonging to the Spirit of Praise with whom they performed Jehova Retshepile Wena.
Zimu died on Wednesday at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital’s Zakithi Nkosi Haematology Centre for Excellence, where he had been undergoing chemotherapy for mycosis fungiodes – a rare blood disorder affecting his skin. According to a report by Citizen.co.za
His death was confirmed on social media by the Spirit Of Praise with the following statements.
Fam, it’s with great sadness that we have to inform you that Neyi Zimu has passed away last night. All the artist in SOP send sincere condolences to the Zimu Family. pic.twitter.com/xbeZiDEr9n
— Spirit Of Praise (@1SpiritOfPraise) December 5, 2019
Neyi Zimu Cause of Death.
Zimu died after undergoing chemotherapy for mycosis fungiodes – a rare blood disorder affecting his skin.
I don’t care who you are but this song slaps, siletha konke kuwe, Jesu uyinqaba, nqaba yethu… 🕯️🕯️🕯️ One of the best to heal our souls has been called by God but his music and legacy will live on! Sinenqaba enguJesu.. Rest in eternal peace past Neyi Zimu #RIPNeyiZimu pic.twitter.com/YGgV91hkaJ
— 👆🏽 Nice 👆🏽 (@Promise30797182) December 5, 2019
Tributes.
The following are some tributes posted on social media to honor the life and the legacy of the deceased.
Your music touched many & gave them hope & healing.
Condolences to family, friends, & fans of Pastor Neyi Zimu.#RIPNEYIZIMU #JehovahRetshepileWena pic.twitter.com/6M1TbisRdo
— Testify Africa (@TestifyAfrika) December 5, 2019
Gospel artist Neyi Zimu has passed away following a long illness. The “Jehova Retshepile Wena” hit maker passed away on Wednesday night at Busamed Hospital in Modderfontein. #RIPNeyiZimu #sabcnews
Image – Instagram @neyizimumusic pic.twitter.com/HkMqVPbVGZ— SABC News Online (@SABCNewsOnline) December 5, 2019
Where does one start?!! Pastor Neyi Zimu you have left us broken hearted and shattered! Thank you for your powerful ministry, for loving God, his people and giving it your all! Rest, Man Of God, Rest! Jehova Retshepile Wena! #RIPNeyiZimu pic.twitter.com/4vRpmfw6Qh
— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane) December 5, 2019
This past Sunday we were praying for Pastor Neyi Zimu’s healing. The Lord has eternally healed him, the pains are now gone and he is in a far better place. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/9y6M9li6vC
— Irvin Pooe🌈 (@Irvinpooe) December 5, 2019
HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE ZIMU FAMILY.
The news of the untimely passing of Pastor Neyi Zimu to be with the Lord has hit us all hard as we were hopeful he will beat his disease.
South Africa has indeed lost a great icon. #RIPNeyiZimu 💔😢 pic.twitter.com/iV66hw7crZ
— Lindo Myeni — TwittaNerd™ (@LindoMyeni) December 5, 2019
Jehover retshepile wena!! Sinenqaba enguJesu, the list goes on and on😭😭😭😭 your music healed so many souls and will continue to do so for the longest time…. 🕯️🕯️🕯️Rest in Eternal peace Pastor Neyi Zimu #RIPNeyiZimu pic.twitter.com/1aM21zgj9w
— 👆🏽 Nice 👆🏽 (@Promise30797182) December 5, 2019
Woke up to the saddest news that Neyi Zimu has passed on… will forever cherish how his music lifted and resonated with many of us. His LOVE For Preaching the Gospel leaves a memory no one can steal. Rest in Peace Pastor Neyi Zimu 🙏😭
— #EmploymentAlert🇧🇼 (@Kris_Bareki) December 5, 2019
The final answer is from God. We still lift up our hands and say God, you are good. All the Glory belongs to you. We will miss the annoited voice of Pastor Neyi Zimu. Rest in the bossom of Jesus Christ my Pastor. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xMsprOyX7r
— Word’naire (@darealmolf) December 5, 2019
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