Johannesburg – Singer Yolanda “Yallunder” Nyambezi has passed away after months of illness.
In a statement released Friday, (14 March 2025), the Nyembezi family said: “It is with sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, and friend, Yolanda Nyembezi, known to the world as Yallunder”.
Her family remembered her as, “a soul so rare and a voice so rich,” adding: “Yolanda graced this earth with a spirit that was as warm as it was powerful.”
Born and raised in Bizana, Eastern Cape, on 23 August 1994, she was not only a gifted singer and songwriter but also a classically trained, cum laude graduate in voice pedagogy, an artist whose talent was as undeniable as her passion for music.
“Yolanda fought bravely through months of illness, holding onto life with resilience and grace until her final bow on Thursday, (13 March 2025), at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital,” her family said.
“Her journey was one of unwavering strength, and even in her most vulnerable moments, she remained a beacon of love, kindness, and artistry.
“Losing her has left an unimaginable void in our hearts but we take comfort in her knowing that her music, her legacy, and the love she poured into the world will live forever.”
The singer-songwriter known for her collaborations with artists like Black Coffee, Kelvin Momo, and Sjava, passed away at the age of 30.
