How thousands of South Africans paid their respects to Ray Phiri online
An outpour of sadness and gratitude.
The entire country has been rocked by the news of the passing of SA music legend Ray Phiri. The legend passed away after a long battle with lung cancer.
Read: Jazz legend Ray Phiri dies aged 70 after battle with lung cancer
While Phiri was set to perform at the upcoming Rocking The Daisies festival, HuffPost released a moving video of him talking about how his music will live on once he is gone. It certainly will!
"Some of our songs will outlive us. I will pass away and the songs will still be played." #RIPRayPhiri pic.twitter.com/f4OrZcqeoo
— HuffPost SouthAfrica (@HuffPostSA) July 12, 2017
Thousands of South Africans have also taken to social media to express their sadness and say one last farewell to a local hero.
#RIPRayPhiri – From the days of 'The Cannibals', 'Stimela' to his 70's – Ray Phiri, Ikhamanga music great – We Salute & Thank You! 🙌🏾🌿🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/4beWPkL3To
— Nontobeko Yamantungwa Sibisi (@Nontobek0Sibisi) July 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/LobzMarele/status/885046591786274816
#eNCACartoon: Findlay: #RIPRayPhiri >> https://t.co/ig30LbI2Hl pic.twitter.com/sA71m8KR7F
— eNCA (@eNCA) July 12, 2017
The loss of Ray Phiri so soon after Johnny Mekoa marks an incalculable loss for this nation and the arts..#RipRayPhiri #RipJohnyMekoa
✊🏾✊🏾— Dali Mpofu (@AdvDali_Mpofu) July 12, 2017
So heart breaking: oh bra Ray Phiri 😔🙏🏿 💔 May his soul rest in perfect musical peace! pic.twitter.com/RMo3chJiXR
— Mbuyiseni Ndlozi (@MbuyiseniNdlozi) July 12, 2017
One of our national assets and the best guitarist ever produced in SA, Ray Phiri has departed our eyes #RIPRayPhiri pic.twitter.com/kk5yyiDM4n
— ZAMA (@_ZamaMvulane) July 12, 2017
So sad to learn South Africa jazz legend Ray Phiri has passed away after battling lung cancer. Condolences to loved ones. #RIPRayPhiri 💔🎸 pic.twitter.com/nPq2TVXTOE
— Ulrich Janse van Vuuren (@UlrichJvV) July 12, 2017
I am saddened by this ,my Mom and I share a LOVE for Stimela & Ray Phiri #RIPRayPhiri
— Mathaba (@She_Thabi) July 12, 2017
As South Africans, Ray, we thank you. Rest in Peace legend.