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Benjamin Tyamzashe dies in East London

Benjamin Tyamzashe dies in East London

Date
4 Jun 1978
Updated
22 Aug 2019
Benjamin Tyamzashe dies in East London

On 4 June 1978, Benjamin John Peter Tyamzashe, Xhosa composer, choir conductor and organist, dies in East London. Two years before his death, Tyamzashe was awarded an honorary Masters of Arts degree from University of Fort Hare in recognition of his contribution to the music industry. He died due to cardiac failure at Free Hospital, East London and was buried on his farm, Zinyoka, King William's Town. Sources: Verwey, E. J. (1995). New dictionary of South African Biography, Vol. 1 , Pretoria: HSRC, p. 247.

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Benjamin Tyamzashe dies in East London. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012351

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South African History Online. "Benjamin Tyamzashe dies in East London." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012351.

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