South African singer Zahara – who once sang for Nelson Mandela – has died aged 35 after a years-long struggle with alcoholism.
Born Bulelwa Mtutukana in 1987, the singing sensation who delivered her unique version of wistful Afro-soul in her country’s Xhosa language and in English – had previously spoken about her battles with alcohol addiction, and was warned by doctors that she would die if she didn’t stop drinking.
