Former Ambitiouz Entertainment artist Malome Vector died at the scene of the tragic car accident which claimed the lives of two other artists on Wednesday.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, his family confirmed that the Lesotho-born hitmaker was travelling to Lesotho when the accident happened.
“It is with immeasurable grief that we, Moleli’s family, confirm the passing of our son Bokang Moleli, AKA Malome Vector, on the 24th July 2024,” the statement read.
Died at scene of accident
“Malome Vector was involved in a tragic motor vehicle accident on his way to Lesotho which took his life immediately,” the family said.
The singer’s family added that he leaves behind his wife, daughter, mother, father and four siblings.
“A true loving son indeed. He lived all his life in the entertainment industry and brought to us the music that we have come to love so much. His friends and fans will remember him by his limitless love and selflessness,” the family said.
Messages of condolences kept pouring in on Thursday morning following the news of the singer’s passing.
His family said: “We appreciate all condolences and love that is pouring from all ends of the world. However, due to the burden of this matter, we kindly request you to give the family the time it needs to mourn.”
Died with two artists from his record label
Malome Vector is believed to have been traveling with artists from his record label, The Whole Time Entertainment. They are Lizwe Wokuqala and Puleng Phoofolo, who both also reportedly perished in the accident.
On Thursday, social media was also abuzz with reports that his close friend and Lesotho-born rapper Ntate Stunna also passed away in the accident.
However, the Stimela hitmaker’s manager Bereng Matseletsele dispelled the rumours making the rounds on social media. The rumours suggest that Ntate Stunna was travelling in the same car.
Ntate Stunna’s manager sets record straight on rumours
Matseletsele said: “To all concerned. This is to confirm that Ntate Stunna was not involved in an accident today. We are aware of unfounded speculation on different social media platforms.”
Malome Vector’s former record label Ambitiouz Entertainment also sent their condolences.
“With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of a shining beacon, the Lion of Lesotho’s sun has set. Our deepest condolences go out to his loved ones and industry peers during this time of profound loss. Rest In [Peace] Malome Vector,” the label said on X.
The accident happened on the N8 national road in Kroonstad, Free State. The artists were travelling to Lesotho.
A close friend told Sunday World that the singer was travelling with his artist Lizwi Wokuqala.
“It is not yet clear where they were going. But it is him and Lizwi who were in the car that I know of,” the friend who asked not to be named said.
Born in Lesotho, launched career in SA
Malome Vector was a Lesotho-born multi-platinum-selling artist. He became popular in the South African Afro-pop and hip hop scene. With popular songs like Dumelang and Nobody launching him to stardom after he was discovered by Ambitiouz Entertainment in 2020.
He controversially left the record label last year to start his own record label, The Whole Time Entertainment. Later he secured a distribution deal with Ingrooves Africa (Electromode), a top global distributor.
