The star was recently admitted to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, where he died on Friday afternoon.
“Musa was admitted to hospital after being diagnosed with Covid-19 and after a lengthy stay succumbed to the virus. His family is in mourning and has requested privacy at this moment to deal with their loss,” a statement from Skwatta Kamp's management read.
Skwatta Kamp made waves in the music industry with hits such as Umoya and The Clap Song. Molefe won several awards with the group including two SAMA awards and a Channel O best hip-hop music video award.
News of his death sent shock waves across social media, with fans and friends paying heartfelt tribute and condolences.
We are saddened by the passing of Musawenkosi “Nish” Molefe who was a member of the 2-time SAMA Best Rap Album award winning group Skwatta Kamp. We send out our condolences to his family and friends at large. May his soul rest in peace. #RIPNish pic.twitter.com/HBVwRNsOHc
— The SA Music Awards (@TheSAMAs) February 5, 2021
Rest Easy Nish�������� You are a South African HIPHOP GIANT. im glad i got the chance to chop it up with you. You even jumped on a Remix of mine. SKWATTA KAMP forever. YOU PAVED THE WAY FOR US IN SA HIPHOP. & For that Salute Forever & A Day. ✊���� pic.twitter.com/ADZB5a5sPP
— TheNameIs4bidden (@WHOis4bidden) February 5, 2021
We pass our heartfelt condolences to Skwatta Kamp rapper, Musawenkosi “Nish” Molefe, who succumbed to Covid-19 complications last Friday.
— The South African Popular Music Awards (@TheSAPMAs) February 8, 2021
Fellow Kamp member, Slikour, has described Nish as one who always, "brought positive energy and forward direction." #RIPNish pic.twitter.com/tGMCXP7YXz
