South Africa-based Zimbabwean gospel musician Eric Moyo (41) has passed away after he suffered a stroke and collapsed on stage during a recent performance.
Moyo, a member of Joyous Celebration, was the first winner of Idols East Africa, a triumph that propelled him to superstardom.
He reportedly died at a hospital in Port Elizabeth, were had been admitted over the last few days.
According to reports, he collapsed during a performance after suffering from a stroke.
Moyo first rose to prominence as part of Zimbabwe’s talent search show, A-Academy in 2006, were he finished in the top 3.
Only a year later, Moyo would come tops in the inaugural edition of Idols East Africa, beating Nicolette Kiiga of Kenya for the top prize.
As part of his winnings, Moyo clinched a US$80,000 cash prize and a Sony BMG recording contract.
In 2014, Moyo joined Joyous Celebration after being scouted for several years by the popular choir’s co-founder, Lindelani Mkhize.
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