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Who was Sipho Kaleni Tributes pour in as South African gospel music artist dies aged 46

Sipho Kaleni passes away at the age of 46. (Image via Instagram/siphokaleni) Musician Sipho Kaleni on August 1, 2022 at the mere age of 46, following an illness. While the exact details remain vague, the official statement about Kaleni's death indicates that he passed away after battling a brief illness. Kaleni was 'allegedly' keeping sick since May 2022. In a statement, the Crown Gospel Music Awards, which Kaleni had co-founded, announced the sad news. The statement read: "The World Gospel Powerhouse, is saddened to confirm the passing away of the one of the founding EXCO members of the Crowns Gospel Music Awards, Sipho Kaleni. Kaleni, a gifted minister of the word, a musician, renowned MC, radio presenter and committed member of the SDA church has been unwell since about May this year and even though he showed signs of improvement over the past couple of weeks, he sadly lost the battle during the early hours of this morning 01 August 2022."

Exploring more about Sipho Kaleni s life and works

Born on September 21, 1975, Sipho Kaleni was a well-known South African , who was particularly interested in Christian music. Kaleni attended Nkumbulo Comprehensive School and Umsobomvu Primary School as a kid, after which, he acquired a degree from Mbira School of Music and Arts. Kaleni started working as a producer and a recording artist in 1998. Later, he also delved into other skills, namely, composing, arranging, and talent spotting. Subsequently, he was in charge of reviewing fresh gospel records for Radio Pulpit. He later founded Parousia Communications and served as the Director of Overeth Music Productions and Publishing. Moreover, Kaleni was one of the founding EXCO members of the Crowns Gospel Music Awards. He also worked as the Radio Station Manager for Adventist World Radio for a while. The musician frequently spoke at public events besides hosting the music program Gospel Gold. A known emcee for various concerts and gospel music recordings, Sipho Kaleni worked with Lebo Sekgobela, Mabongi, Bishop Benjamin Dube during his career. Kaleni was also a presenter and musician for Spirit of Praise. The Crown Gospel Music Awards' acknowledged Kaleni's exceptional award hosting skills in their statement. They wrote: "Kaleni was indeed the engine of the Crowns who, unbeknown to many, Kaleni was not only our Spokesperson, he played a huge role in the planning and production of the show. He was also the voice that you heard announcing presenters of the awards before they stepped on to the stage as well as the names of the nominees before the announcement of the winners."

Netizens pay tribute to Sipho Kaleni

Social media users and the musician's fans took to Twitter to mourn the of the well-known musician. There hasn't been much information about the musician's funeral other than that he is survived by his wife Brenda Kaleni, their children, and his mother. ‘Take your purpose for living (calling) serious. Take your borrowed time serious. Take your SOURCE serious. Take your process to success serious. Take yourself serious.’ - Sipho Kaleni. I cannot believe that you have crossed-over. You were dynamic, gifted, a visionary, Umuntu.‘Take your purpose for living (calling) serious. Take your borrowed time serious. Take your SOURCE serious. Take your process to success serious. Take yourself serious.’ - Sipho Kaleni. I cannot believe that you have crossed-over. You were dynamic, gifted, a visionary, Umuntu. Today is a sad day as our close friend Sipho Kaleni has passed. We are praying for his family to have strength in this difficult time. Sipho will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace.Today is a sad day as our close friend Sipho Kaleni has passed. We are praying for his family to have strength in this difficult time. Sipho will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace. I am heart broken and sad to announce that brother Sipho Kaleni rested in the Lord this morning Let us remember sister Brenda and the family during this sad timeI am heart broken and sad to announce that brother Sipho Kaleni rested in the Lord this morning Let us remember sister Brenda and the family during this sad time It is sad and painful, but may your soul rest in peace Sipho Kaleni It is sad and painful, but may your soul rest in peace Sipho Kaleni I just found out that has passed away. It was an honor to know you and have worked with you in the past. Rest well my brother. Condolences to your familyI just found out that has passed away. It was an honor to know you and have worked with you in the past. Rest well my brother. Condolences to your family RIP Sipho Kaleni, condolences to d entire family, great voice I used to listen to on radio pulpit bck in d days, what a wonderful soul he was RIP Sipho Kaleni, condolences to d entire family, great voice I used to listen to on radio pulpit bck in d days, what a wonderful soul he was Dark cloud has fallen upon South African Gospel Music Industry
It's so sad to wake up to such heartbreaking news that Pastor Sipho Kaleni has passed on
Condolences to his family, relatives,SDA Church members, friends and Gospel Music Fraternity at large.Dark cloud has fallen upon South African Gospel Music IndustryIt's so sad to wake up to such heartbreaking news that Pastor Sipho Kaleni has passed onCondolences to his family, relatives,SDA Church members, friends and Gospel Music Fraternity at large. One of the founding members of the Crown Gospel Music Awards Sipho Kaleni has passed away.

The Crown Gospel Awards celebrate artists, groups and producers in the gospel music industry.

Kaleni died on Monday morning after being unwell since May.

One of the founding members of the Crown Gospel Music Awards Sipho Kaleni has passed away.The Crown Gospel Awards celebrate artists, groups and producers in the gospel music industry.Kaleni died on Monday morning after being unwell since May. Still pinching myself… no one makes me laugh until I cry, whether its a Church or Awards your jokes were the funniest. May GOD cover & protect your beautiful wife and family. Heaven is in stitches right now RIP MOG, @siphokaleniStill pinching myself… no one makes me laugh until I cry, whether its a Church or Awards your jokes were the funniest. May GOD cover & protect your beautiful wife and family. Heaven is in stitches right now RIP MOG, @siphokaleni RIP Ntate Sipho Kaleni. Sad day indeed we are gonna miss his sense of humor at SOP recordings as MC RIP Ntate Sipho Kaleni. Sad day indeed we are gonna miss his sense of humor at SOP recordings as MC A few of Kaleni's most popular songs include Tall On My Knees and Lord You Are Faithful. His other well-known works are Yebo Bakithi Sombonga, You Alone Are God, Remain in God’s Pot, and Garden of Love. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found