AKA and Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane.
Photo: Gallo Images/Oupa Bopape
- The family of famous businessman and author Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane issued a statement on the death of their son on Friday night.
- Motsoane and South African rapper AKA were brutally shot outside the popular Wish restaurant in Florida, Durban.
- “We thank you for the love and support we have received,” his family said in the statement.
The family of famous businessman and author Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane issued a statement on the death of their son on Friday night.
Motsoane and the South African rapper AKA were brutally shot outside the popular Wish restaurant in Florida, Durban.
The celebrity chef’s family issued a statement on Saturday confirming the death of their son.
“It is with extreme sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our beloved son Tebello and confirm his untimely and tragic passing on the evening of February 10, 2023.”
The family added that they are awaiting details from the Durban police who, on Sunday, said city press they are pursuing a “person of interest” in the investigation.
“To us, Tebello was a son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. To many, he was Tibz Wa Bantwana, Head of Cool, Summer Time Cool Creator, K1 K9, and many other names of affection,” the statement continued. .
“We thank you for the love and support we have received and we ask you to continue to lift us up in prayer before the Lord.”
The Motsoane family has asked for “compassion, space and time” as they navigate the next few days.
Following the news of Tibz and AKA’s deaths, industry colleagues and friends shared tributes on social media.
“From beginning to end,” Boity wrote in instagramreferring to the personal and professional friendship Tibz and AKA shared.
Thapelo Mokoena shared several photos of Tibz on the social media platform with the caption: “Man! Why do you like this Zido? You didn’t bother anyone. You had found a new peace by lying down and intentionally moving your passions. I hate that you They took his life, Tebello. Rest in peace, king. May God be with your family.
See more tributes here:
Very saddened by the news of the tragic and violent loss of AKA and their manager Tibz. AKA was a regular guest at @CliffCentralCom over the years and everyone loved him. Condolences to both family and friends. A sad day in South Africa!
— Gareth Cliff (@GarethCliff) February 11, 2023
RIP Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane ??
We are extremely saddened by the tragic passing of Tibz. Our deepest condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/y9hgH1k8fc
— TRACE South Africa (@TRACE_Inter) February 11, 2023
My heart aches for the families of Aka & Tibz?? Death is not proud. Rest kings ??????
—Minnie Dlamini (@MinnieDlamini) February 12, 2023
Tebello Motsoane made me do those skits on the first AKA album. It was like in the 90s albums that had parodies. If he’s involved in making an album, he has to have skits and that’s it. That’s how I ended up doing those enemy parodies on Alter Ego. rip my brother
— Loyiso Gola (@loyisogola) February 11, 2023
