LEGENDARY MUSICIAN and songwriter Tshepo Tshola has passed away.

Tshola, who was affectionately called ‘The Village Pope’, died at the age of 68 after being admitted to hospital for COVID-19 related complications.

Tshola who was born in Lesotho grew up in a musical family with both his parents, was once a member of the band Sankomota.

Despite being a permanent resident of South Africa, Tshepo is maintained close ties with his home country.

Image (Tshepo “The Village Pope” Tshola succumbs to Covid-19).