Latozi “Madosini Mpahleni Obituary, Death – The death of Dr. Latozi “Madosini Mpahleni, one of the greatest cultural icons of SAMIC and one of the last practicing music guardians of traditional Xhosa culture, has left the organization in a state of deep sadness. Mpahleni was one of the last practicing music guardians of traditional Xhosa culture. Mpahleni was one of the few remaining guardians of traditional Xhosa music who was still actively performing.
Mpahleni was one of the few surviving keepers of traditional Xhosa music who was still actively performing during Mpahleni’s lifetime. Mpahleni was one of the few people who were still actively performing traditional Xhosa music during Mpahleni’s lifetime. This made Mpahleni one of the keepers of traditional Xhosa music. Not only was she unparalleled in the building of the Umrhubhe, Uhadi, and Isitolotolo, but she was also unparalleled in the playing of each instrument in its own right. She was unrivaled in both areas.
She made a significant contribution, through the medium of her music, to the process of preserving the indigenous knowledge, culture, and heritage of South Africa. Her music was a medium through which she expressed herself. She was regarded as a living legend in the annals of the South African music scene’s long and illustrious history.
My deepest condolences go out to her family, her friends, and everyone she worked with in this industry who was impacted by her passing. May she rest in peace. I hope that she is at peace for all of eternity. Mama Madosini, rest in peace. I am thankful that you have provided the music and I appreciate your efforts in doing so.