THE funeral service for the late gospel singer and songwriter Dr Kenny Makweng is underway.
The musician died at the age of 54 after a short illness at Witbank Hospital in Mpumalanga on Monday, 15 January.
His life and musical journey touched many people in Mzansi. Dr Kenny's industry colleagues and friends came in large numbers to celebrate his journey with his family.
Some of the stars he worked with during his time included Dr Winnie Mashaba, Luyanda Ramatswi, Advocate Mphafolane Koma, Mpumalanga MEC for settlement Speedy Mashilo, Wacha Mukhuku, Leswika La Motheo and Bafana Ba Kenny, who came to honour him one last time.
Dr Winnie Mashaba said the late gospel star was very loving and caring. She said he was always there for her.
"We did a lot of things together and he taught me a lot about forgiveness. He was a man who believed in God and healed people with his music," she said.
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Lesiba Mashiashidi of Kenny Mak Productions said he enjoyed working with the late musician. He said even though it was not easy, they did everything they could to keep the business going.
Lesiba said he was a hard worker and always wanted things to be done his way.
"He was very passionate and dedicated. We loved working with him," he said.
Lesiba said the industry has lost a king and someone who did what he loved.
Onneile Ntima said she was happy to have met the musician. She said she met him in Botswana when he was recording some of his albums.
"He was my brother and we learnt a lot from him. What a wonderful soul he was and may his soul rest in peace," she said.
Advocate Mphafolane Koma described Dr Kenny Makweng as a star. He said he had a very strong personality that popularised Sione music across Mzansi.
"As a member of the ZCC, I can assure you that this man was very talented. His work spoke for him and we also enjoyed it," Koma said.
