Maskandi musician Khuzani has praised fellow artist Umfoka Jele, saying the spirit of the late Bhekumuzi lives on through him. The remarks were reported by Herald.co.zw on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
According to Herald.co.zw, Khuzani framed his tribute around the idea that Bhekumuzi's influence has not disappeared but continues through Umfoka Jele's work. The report presents the comment as a salute from one maskandi figure to another, linking the two performers through a shared musical lineage.
The headline published by Herald.co.zw — "'Bhekumuzi's spirit lives in him': Khuzani hails Umfoka Jele" — places the emphasis on continuity rather than loss, with Khuzani casting Umfoka Jele as a living carrier of that legacy.
Maskandi is a genre with deep roots in South African music, and tributes of this kind often serve to connect established names with those seen as heirs to an earlier generation. In this case, Khuzani's words position Umfoka Jele within a line that runs back to Bhekumuzi, according to the outlet's account.
The report does not include further detail on where or when Khuzani made the remarks, nor does it quote him at length. Herald.co.zw's coverage is built around the headline claim that Khuzani hailed Umfoka Jele and tied that praise to Bhekumuzi's enduring presence.
What to watch next: whether Khuzani or Umfoka Jele responds publicly with fuller comments, and whether the two artists appear together in a performance or recording that builds on the tribute.
