Joseph Shabalala: Founder of Ladysmith Black Mambazo passes away at 78- Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, has passed away on Tuesday, February 11 - Xolani Majozi, the group's manager, confirmed the news and said Joseph's wife, Thokozile, was with him in his last moments - Ladysmith Black Mambazo is currently touring in America and is deeply saddened by the news Joseph Shabalala, the man who brought us Ladysmith Black Mambazo, has died. The group's manager, Xolani Majozi, confirmed that the 78-year-old died on Tuesday morning, February 11. According to Xolani, Joseph's wife, Thokozile, was with him during his last moments on earth. The group has been informed and they are very sad. They are currently touring the US. "Yes, it's true. Mr Shabalala passed on this morning. The group (Ladysmith Black Mambazo) is on tour in the US, but they have been informed and are devastated because the group is family." PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news app Recommended for you No old notes yet from CBN, banks begin ration of old notes, Supreme Court s... Legit.ng gathered that Joseph's family is expected to release an official statement about his death later in the day. It is not exactly clear yet what the cause of death is, but the musician was reportedly ill in his last days. Joseph's health had been deteriorating over the past few years, which is why he retired from the group back in 2014. At the start of the year, he was admitted to hospital for his bad health, and fans kept him in their prayers. Since news broke of the musician's passing, fans have been in mourning. PAY ATTENTION: Get your daily relationship tips and advice on Africa Love Aid group PAY ATTENTION: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng: a letter from our Editor-in-Chief Bayo Olupohunda Some months ago, Legit.ng reported that Ivorian musician Houon Ange Didier popularly known by the stage name DJ Arafat passed away after his involvement in an ugly road accident that took place on the night of Sunday, August 11. Recommended for you “Hand dey scratch baba”: Davido mistakenly posts video of him getting massa... According to reports on social media, the 33-year-old artist who sustained injuries from the accident, died around 8am on Monday, August 12, in a clinic in Abidjan, Côte D’Ivoire. Several Nigerians joined fans across the world to mourn the death of the artist. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have upgraded to serve you better XXXTentacion is dead: What Really Happened To The Young Rapper | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder, has passed away on Tuesday, February 11 - Xolani Majozi, the group's manager, confirmed the news and said Joseph's wife, Thokozile, was with him in his last moments - Ladysmith Black Mambazo is currently touring in America and is deeply saddened by the news PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng