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Hillbrow Bids farewell to DISCO Queen Patricia Majalisa
By Uyapo Majahana - @uyapomajax (Twitter)20 July 2020
DISCO queen, Patricia Majalisa was buried in her home province, East London last Saturday and her fans were able to watch her funeral online.
In Johannesburg, areas such as Berea, Braamfontein, Bramley, Hillbrow and Yeoville were in a teary mood as they bade farewell to a musician they considered a "goddess."
Her music could be heard blasting out of car windows.
A fan, identifying himself as Nkosi said the passing on of Patricia Majalisa is a huge blow to the music industry.
"We have really lost a significant pillar to that particular genre of music. First, it was Dan Tshanda, now Patricia, uyabona ukuthi vele akusela Splash?
One fan recalled how he was in awe of one of her performances she did in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe alongside a number of artistes under her record stable, Majalisa Records.
"I will never forget her performance some years ago at Barbourfields Stadium when I was still back home. That was a performance and a half. She was accompanied by Mpendulo "General" Dumazile, Silindile Mthinyane, Thabile Mazolwane and Bongile "Stress" and others. When she got into the stage, you could feel that a queen had arrived. You could feel that this woman was an adored goddess. There was something special about her," he said.
Majalisa's popularity in Botswana and Zimbabwe saw her headline several events and tours with Dan Tshanda. She penned down tracks that are a mixture of fun and serious life scenarios.
Another fan was not shy to exercise his vocal cords in the middle of the street singing one of Majalisa's songs that he said held a special place in his heart. "For me and my wife, this is our love song. I fall in love all over again with my wife every time I listen to it," he said after singing along to the song Ithemba Lami blasting in his car on the side of the road.
Social media was also abuzz as fans sent in their condolence messages.
@LoydMsipa tweeted, "My sister and friend. Not like this! You were an inspiration. Your life inspired and empowered many. Rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to the #Majalisa family
Majalisa's death comes a few months after she collaborated with kwaito star Professor on his latest album Bubblegum Love, which came out in March.
The album features other yesteryear stars like Freddie Gwala, Kamazu, Dalom Kids and Thiza.
Majalisa died of liver failure at Helen Joseph's Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa last Thursday the 9th of July 2020.
Born on February 15, 1967, Majalisa was initially a member of Splash, a group founded by Dan Tshanda who died last year. She rose to fame after the launch of her debut solo album, Cool Down, in 1986. Her next two albums, Gimba and Witchdoctor, sold in excess of 50 000, earning the coveted platinum status.
