2023-12-23 14:22:17
The gospel, so typical of these dates, is in mourning for the second time in a week for the death of the singer Eric Moyo, winner of the television talent show ‘Idol’ in its African version. The artist, born in Zimbabwe, died this Thursday in the Port Elizabeth hospital, where he was transferred after collapsing on stage during a concert in South Africa.
Moyo, who was part of the group Joyous Celebration, won the first edition of ‘Idols East Africa’ in 2007, and his victory earned him a significant cash prize of $80,000 and a recording contract with Sony BMG.
Although there are no images of the exact moment of his fainting during the performance, his followers have shared some videos of it. According to local media, the artist “felt dizzy and dropped his microphone” while he was singing. “They then took him aside and he complained of headaches and was rushed to the hospital” where “doctors performed some tests and it was established that he had suffered a brain hemorrhage.” He was immediately taken to the ICU, but two days later he recovered and according to a source close to the singer, he was fine when he suddenly died.
Joyous Celebration singer Eric Moyo has dies after falling ill on stage.
According to a source, he got sick last week Thursday while the choir was performing in Port Elizabeth. The source told ZiMoja that he felt dizzy and dropped his microphone while performing. “He was then… pic.twitter.com/5nK2mE6z7l
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Joyous Celebration has released a statement honoring Moyo’s “dedication” to music until his untimely passing, emphasizing “his vibrant stage presence and unique contributions as a tenor singer.”
«As a tenor singer, Eric brought joy to many through his electric performances and unique songs, and his elegant, standout style. His presence on stage was incomparable,” the statement said. «As we mourn his passing, let us celebrate his life and the impact he had on those around him. Eric may no longer be with us, but his spirit will live on through the beautiful music he created. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends during this difficult time,” concludes the farewell message, which underlines “the deep void left in the Joyous family and the lasting legacy that Moyo created within the genre of gospel music.”
The artist’s fans have lamented that “another dark cloud has fallen over the gospel music industry” and wish that “the soul of Eric Moyo rest in perfect peace”, offering their “condolences to his family, his relatives, Joyous Celebration and the industry in general.
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