The heartbreaking news sent shockwaves through the Zimbabwean community, with a swift outpouring of support from the diaspora and well-wishers around the globe.
By 5pm Zimbabwean time on Sunday, 201 donors had raised CAD $5,993—40% of the CAD $15,000 target—for Anotida, through a campaign organised by Aisher Magomo.
For Eddmore, 83 contributors had donated CAD $3,243—22% of the target—in a campaign managed by Tinashe Mazibiye.
Jah Prayzah, born Mukudzeyi Mukombe, expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.
In a statement released on Sunday, he said:“Ndarwadziwa zvikuru neshoko randafumira kugamuchira.
I have learnt of the passing of two young fans of mine…
To think they never made it to that moment hurts in a way I cannot explain. ”He added that upon returning home, he would visit the families in person to pay his respects.
The families of the deceased are reeling from the loss.
In a tribute titled “In Loving Memory of Anotida,” the Maziriri family described her as a “bright light… kind, loving, and deeply cherished. ” They said her sudden death had left a permanent void.
Eddmore Mafuwe, originally from Arlington Estate in Harare, had moved to Canada in 2022 to study Engineering at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia.
His family, in a statement titled “Help Bring Eddmore Mafuwe Home to Zimbabwe,” said:“We are raising funds to return his body to Zimbabwe so his family can lay him to rest with dignity. ”
The tragic accident has cast a somber cloud over what was intended to be a celebration of Zimbabwean music and culture abroad.
Social media platforms have since been flooded with tributes and condolence messages, mourning the loss of two promising young lives. 🔗 Read Full Article
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