Vusi Ma R5, who is best known as the King of Barcardi died in Pretoria this weekend. He was reportedly shot outside of a nightclub.
Artist Vusi Ma R5 is shot dead
The circumstances around his death are currently unclear as information is still being gathered at this time. No suspects have been arrested in relation to his murder at the time of writing. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the artist reportedly succumbed to his injuries.
His tragic passing comes nearly 3 months after the horrific death of Dj Sumbody. The musician was reportedly traveling in Johannesburg when he was suddenly ambushed by gunmen that fired shots at his vehicle. Back then, the Dj and his bodyguard were instantly killed.
Dishearteningly, no suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Dj Sumbody till today.
Current reports share Vusi Ma R5 died outside of Majents social club in Pretoria. An investigation into the murder of the artist has since been launched.
The untimely death was met with much sadness from his fans and numerous social media users. See some of their responses below.
From your name being whispered, to being loudly and affectionately spoken about, you’ll be remembered for the positively solid , imprint you left in this world…..#RIPVUSIMAR5#VusiMaR5@LamiezHolworthy pic.twitter.com/dywjQtA3SO
— THANDOLWAMI NOTHANI (@thandolwamee) January 30, 2023
R.I.P VUsi Ma R5 💔😭🕊️🕯️see you on the other bla😭 #VusiMaR5 pic.twitter.com/OY7jfeUmUb
— Dj Deekay411💯 (@Deekay411_SA) January 30, 2023
Since learning of his death, @Jessey_Lola wrote, “If you never got the chance to see Vusi Ma R5 perform live, you missed out! What a performer. R.I.P.”
@thandolwamee wrote, “Tomorrow is never promised. Every second is a precious gift. We live in the moment with no guarantees of either seeing the sunrise or sunset. Communities we now live in are now sadly void of safety.”
The career of Vusi
Vusi Ma R5 first came to prominence through the music genre locally dubbed Barcardi Music. As a result, his music led him to be one of the most sought-after live performing artists in Pretoria.
He was best known for hits such as Matenase, Thaba, Ha Bone Selo, and Mamela Molao. According to EB News Daily, the artist’s most recent project titled Mamjiji was released in August 2022.
This is a developing story.