Trompies is one of the oldest and most loved Kwaito bands in South Africa.
Currently, the band is facing a trying moment after the death of one of its members.
You should read on for more details about the band and Mjokes' cause of death.
The members of Trompies. Photo: @oskidoibelieveSource: Instagram
Trompies is a South African Kwaito music group that was formed in 1995.
The band has also collaborated with renownedartists like Sjava.
Choosing to sing in vernacular also helps the band maintain ties with their audiences.
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The late Emmanuel “Mjokes” Matsane was also part of the band.
He was nicknamed Mjokes because of his incredible sense of humour and how much he loved to crack jokes.
He was also the father of two boys from his first wife.
Emmanuel “Mjokes” Matsane from Trompies. Photo: @bothmamarietjieSource: Instagram
Emmanuel Matsane had also released his single,Phanse Nge Ndlondlo,on the 14th of May 2021.
He claimed that he had notreceived his royaltiessince 1998.
Donald Duck eulogised his friend Emmanuel Matsane andblamed drunk drivingfor the accident.
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Mandla Mofokeng
Mandla Mofokeng, popularly known as Spikiri, is a singer and producer in the group.
He is also a founder member and co-director of the group’s record label.
Mandla considers himself the artist who put the Meadowlands on the map.
Eugene “Donald Duck” Mthethwa from Trompies. Photo: @ZAlebsSource: Facebook
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Jairus “Jakarumba” Nkwe
How old is Jakarumba from Trompies?
Fifty-seven-year-old Jairus Ditshotlo Nkwe, popularly known as Jakarumba, also hails from Soweto.
Mandla Mofokeng from Trompies. Photo: @IncwajanaSource: Facebook
He believes that he uses his God-given talent to bless his fans through music.
Jakarumba is a father of four children.
He is a father of eight children, and his eldest one is twenty-two years old.
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Mahoota has been married for sixteen years.
Trompies latest news
Who died in Trompies group?
Mjokes died in a car accident that occurred in the wee hours of Sunday morning.
Jakarumba from Trompies. Photo: @Jairus Jakarumba NkweSource: Facebook
The accident happened after a performance by the Kwaito group in Meadowlands.
Trompies albums
The band is known to have significantly impacted the growth ofKwaito music.
Ever since its inception, the band has a record ofsix albums.
Mahoota from Trompies. Photo: @Michael Sabile DlaminiSource: Facebook
They had a special connection with their fans through their music since they would sing about society’s issues.
Trompies' latest song featuredSjava, and the title of the song isuKhala Kanjani.
Their zeal, as depicted in the videos, also highlights their love for music.
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News about the unexpected demise of Trompies Matsane in the gruesome road accident has left Mzansi awestruck.
Vhudi caught Mzansi’s attention when he sang his composed song during SA Idols' auditions in 2020.
Twenty-year-old Vhudi wanted to prove to the judges how creative and ambitious he was during the performance.
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She graduated from Meru University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering in 2019.
In 2023, Priscillah finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques.
She has been writing articles on Briefly.co.za since 2019.
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