According to Daily Sun, the legendary musician passed away on Sunday, September 11. His passing was confirmed by fellow group member Sphiwe “Picat” Sibeko.
Alaska still remains one of the county’s most celebrated Kwaito groups. It consisted of five members, including Lucky Mlakana, Thabo Tsotetsi, Andrew Moloisane, Sphiwe Picat, and Les Ma-ada. Originally from the dusty streets of Soweto, Alaska was noticed for the first time by Oscar “Oskido”Mdlongwa.
Tributes and messages of condolence have been flooding in on social media since the news about his passing broke.
EFF released a statement via its Twitter account expressing its condolences.
See tweet below:
The EFF Sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Kwaito Star Thabo “Crazy Thibos” Tsotetsi who was a member of Alaska
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) September 11, 2022
The talent he shared with South Africa will forever be cherished
May his soul rest in revolutionary and perfect peace. pic.twitter.com/PNTPge17tg
