Renowned Gospel Musician Pastor Neyi Zimu Has Died
Renowned gospel musician Pastor Neyi Zimu has died – Renowned gospel musician Pastor Neyi Zimu has died.
Zimu was diagnosed with a rare skin disease. The family confirmed his death.
Prayers were pouring in for gospel singer Neyi Zimu, who was undergoing chemotherapy for a rare skin disease.
Zimu, a pastor at All Nation Revival Ministries, was battling mycosis and was admitted at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Diepkloof, Soweto, for chemotherapy.
According to the 49-year-old singer’s wife, Nelisiwe Sibisi-Zimu, mycosis is a blood problem that manifests itself on the skin.
His wife, Dr Nelisiwe Zimu, said the pastor “reached the end of his journey at Busamed Moderfontein on 4 December”.
Zimu was a member of the Spirit Praise Gospel Group and he inspired the nation with his hit song ‘Jehova Rethsepile Wena’. The family said they willl release further details of his burial. Neyi was diagnosed with the condition last year.
Dr Nelisiwe Zimu “It’s a disorder of the blood and lymphatic system that manifests on the skin.
“It’s a rare condition and we’ve been trying different skin therapies. Unfortunately, none have been as successful as we hoped.”
