South African singer and songwriter Yallunder, born Yolanda Nyembezi, has sadly passed away at the age of 30. Her manager, Lerato Sejeng, confirmed that the singer died on Thursday at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital after a prolonged battle with illness.
“She has been in hospital. She has not been well since last year. She was in and out of hospital the whole of 2024. She got admitted again. She was not in a good state. Iron deficiency and anaemia is all I know she used to suffer from,” Sejeng stated.
A statement shared by the Nyembezi family revealed that Yallunder had been fighting an illness for months. Her loved ones applauded her strength, saying she bravely fought for her life despite her health struggles.
Yallunder rose to fame with her hit song Ndinovalo, captivating fans with her powerful voice and emotional depth. Tributes have poured in from devastated fans and fellow artists, mourning the loss of the talented vocalist.
Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to expressing their shock and grief over her passing:
Her passing is a tremendous loss to the South African music industry. Yallunder’s legacy will live on through her music, which touched the hearts of many.
Rest in peace, Yallunder.
