Award-winning Lesotho rapper Malome Vector dies in car crash
Lesotho-born rapper Malome Vector's family has confirmed his death in a car accident on Thursday. Tributes from fans, friends and industry peers are pouring in online.
Lesotho-born rapper Bokang Moleli (stage name, Malome Vector) died in a car accident on Thursday, confirmed his family and manager Berry Matseletsele.
The artist's vehicle collided with a truck on the N1 near the Koppies turn-off, killing three people and hospitalising two others.
The artist leaves behind his wife and daughter, mother, father and four siblings.
Tributes from friends, family, fans and peers in the industry are pouring in online.
Your unique style, music and influence will live on for a Long Time. Rest in Peace Malome Vector. 🤍 pic.twitter.com/4p7TXLVLxQ
— Spotify Africa (@SpotifyAfrica) July 25, 2024
RIP Malome Vector..💔💔 pic.twitter.com/RO1TNwtQtr
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) July 25, 2024
I just hope that Malome Vector's daughter grows up and realizes how much his father loved her.
— Jan Van Potgieter🇿🇦 (@JanVanPotgieter) July 24, 2024
He named his first studio album after her KARABO. A masterpiece pic.twitter.com/604YcxDQZY
With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of a shining beacon, the Lion of Lesotho's sun has set.Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and industry peers during this time of profound loss. Rest In Malome Vector 💔 pic.twitter.com/qK7YLMezlt
— Ambitiouz Entertainment (@Ambitiouz_Ent) July 24, 2024
leaving us with best EP 🔥, Goodnight Malome Vector 😞💔 pic.twitter.com/dUrNrzg71m
— 📸 MuzzieSeanito Shayila 🍯 (@BoetMuzzie) July 24, 2024