The doctorate was accepted by Sibongile’s daughter Ayanda Khumalo.

When accepting the award, Ayanda said that the family was honoured by Sibongile’s achievement.

She was a singer who captured audiences all around the world.

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Sibongile Khumalo was a Wits alumna and always accepted the opportunity to enrich the lives of students.

Her soul will continue to rest well after receiving this honour.

In other entertainment news,Briefly Newsreported thatEmtee celebrated Logan being the number one hip-hop album.

The Late Sibongile Khumalo Awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Music by Wits

The late Sibongile Khumalo has been awarded a doctorate by the University of Witwatersrand. Image: Brigitte Engl/RedfernsSource: Getty Images

Emtee now releases music under his own record label called Emtee Records.

He took to Twitter and wrote:

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