Thomas Mapfumo’s brother and percussionist, Lancelot Mapfumo has died.
Lancelot was one of two of Thomas Mapfumo‘s brothers who played with the Blacks Unlimited for the longest time. Details about his death are still sketchy.
Messages of condolence have started pouring. Pindula News presents some of the messages:
Madyira @MitchellMGumbo:
Waking up to the painful news that long-serving Blacks’ Unlimited percussionist and brother to Thomas Mapfumo, Lancelot Mapfumo “has passed the surly bonds of the Earth to touch the face of God”… RIP. You made Chimurenga music to be the fire it is!
hudsonmwafulirwa @babahuddy:
Oh really bad news what a loss may soul rest in peace my God the band will never be the same I really enjoyed the ngoma he played
Taka @Taka_Shaya:
So sad. Rest in peace Lancelot. The story of Thomas Mapfumo and his music is never complete without you.
Earground:
Deepest condolences on the death of Thomas Mapfumo’s backup singer/percussionist and his brother Lancelot Mapfumo. Lancelot was one of two of Mapfumo‘s brothers who played with the Blacks Unlimited for the longest time. More details to follow. Our deepest condolences. MHRIP.
Fr. Reki @FrReki:
Lancelot’s loyalty was noble and venerable. He was a true man rasta committed to the Chimurenga movement. Ohh we will miss his devotion on the drums and his passion for music. Fare thee well son of Chimurenga Vibes.