Big Nuz member and Gqom legend, Mampintsha, real name Mandla Maphumulo, died earlier this morning. Mampintsha died early this morning after a brief battle with a stroke.

A few days ago, news reports said the musician was hospitalized after suffering a stroke, and fans and colleagues rushed to social media to wish Mampintsha a speedy recovery. Mampintsha’s Afrotainment records had earlier in the week also confirmed the health challenges of the Gqom veteran in an official statement published on their channels.

“The star as he is affectionately known as Mampintsha, from multi-award-winning group Big Nuz suffered a minor stroke a week ago upon his return from a performance with Big Nuz. He is currently in hospital receiving medical attention and is under doctors observation.” – The label said in its official statement.

The musician will be remembered his massive contribution to the Gqom culture and his dramatic personal relationship with his wife Babes Wodumo.

Check out some of Mampintsha's Songs: