Rapper Linda “ProKid” Mkhize died due to a rare cause of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, and was laid to rest at the Westpark Cemetery in Johannesburg.
The 37-year-old hip-hop star died after suffering a seizure last week. He is known for hit songs such as Woz’uzobabona, Sekele and Wild West Through.
Related: Zola Hashatsi ‘exposes’ celebs for using ProKid’s memorial service for fame ProKid will have a final send-off at the Heroes Acre at the Westpark Cemetery where many other renowned musicians have been late to rest including Robbie Malinga and Mandoza.
The late rapper’s family also confirmed in a statement that they received post-mortem results on Tuesday and they revealed that 37-year-old Mkhize suffered from Hemosuccus pancreaticus which is “bleeding in the pancreas, pancreatic duct, or structures near the pancreas, such as the splenic artery, that bleed into the pancreatic duct.”
Mkhize – who is survived by his mother Fikile, father Zwelakhe Kheswa, wife Ayanda, and young daughter, Nonkanyezi – passed away last week Wednesday after allegedly complaining of a stomach ache.
The Gauteng government has committed to assist the family to give ProKid a fitting send-off. Fans and colleagues celebrated the artists life during a memorial service at bassline in Newtown on Thursday with performances by AKA, Kwesta and other prominent artists.
ProKid’s funeral service is expected to get underway at the University of Johannesburg’ Soweto campus after which mourners made their way to the cemetery to say their final goodbyes.
At the height of his career, Mkhize released six albums, with the Heads and Tales album still being recognised as one of the biggest in kasi hip-hop.
He also co-presented SABC1’s Jika Majika with Thembi Seete of Boom Shaka fame.
It was due to his entrepreneurial spirit that Mkhize started his own brand under his popular tagline, “Dankie San”.
Some of the labels he worked under include TS Records, Gallo and Universal Music.
At the time of his death, he was signed to Mabala Noise and spoke of releasing new music in order to get back into action.
He will be remembered for hits such as Ungaphel’ Umoya San, Wozobona, Uthini Ngo Pro, Bhampa, and Sekele, among many others.