24 October 2018

On 24 October 2018, Jabulani Tsambo, who was also known as HHP, passed away at the age of 38. Details of his death were not clear, but reports suggested that it was a possible suicide as he was suffering from depression. Tsambo was one of the iconic Motswako rappers. He was well known as Jabba who released hits including Tswaka, Jabba, Harambe, Mpitse, Music and Lights, Bosso ke Mang and others. Although he did not start the style, Jabulani was considered as a Motswako icon.

Tsambo started his music career with a group called Verbal Assassins. He had international collaborations with people like Omar Retnu, Lutan Fyah and Amerie. Tsambo was married to former television personality and socialite Lerato Sengadi.  He was buried at Heroes Acre at the Mmabatho cemetery in Mafikeng, North West.

References

Mail & Guardian, (2018). HHP, motswako maestro, has died at the age of 38, [online], Available at mg.co.za/article/2018-10-24-x  [Accessed: 23 July 2019].

Levitt, J., (2018). HHP 'saw his own death’ says childhood friend, from Times Live [online], Available at www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/news/2018-10-28-modidi-hhp-was-kind-but-troubled/ [Accessed: 23 July 2019].