Times Of Swaziland: SWAZI ARTS AND CULTURE MOURN  VICTOR GAMEDZE’S DEATH

SWAZI ARTS AND CULTURE MOURN  VICTOR GAMEDZE’S DEATH
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 BY NHLANHLA MATHUNJWA on 17/01/2018 00:48:00


MBABANE – “Umlilo/Swazi Mobile Crossover Gospel Music Festival would not
have happened without him.”
This were the words of Mduduzi ‘ Gawuzela’ Simelane  when speaking about the
late Victor Gamedze.
He said Swazi Mobile played a major role in making sure that the 2017/18 show
was a success. It was through Gamedze’s influence and faith in the crossover
concept that saw Swazi Mobile partner with Gawuzela to attract over 20 000
gospel lovers during the New Year celebration.
Through Swazi Mobile, the company Gamedze chaired, a sum of E200 000 was
contributed towards making the show a success.
The show was held on December 31, last year had been organised by Mduduzi
‘Gawuzela’ Simelane, director of Umlilo Music.
Gawuzela said he was still shocked and saddened when he received the news that
Gamedze was late.
“I got a call from a friend minutes after the shooting who informed me that
Gamedze had been shot dead.
“I did not believe this as I suspected that it was one of the stories that
people create,” he said.
However, after reading all about it in the newspaper last  Monday, I   broke
down and cried, as that just confirmed my worst fears,” said a somgre
Gawuzela.
Mincing no words, Gawuzela said the E200 000 sponsored by Swazi Mobile was
through  Gamedze in his capacity as the company’s chairperson.
Support
“The show became a huge success through his support and we thank him for
that,” said Simelane.
He sent condolences to the Gamedze family, friends and the nation at large
saying he was aware how Gamedze touched the lives of many people.