Thabang Tabane’s children, Thapelo Monyebodi and Kgomotso Monyebodi pay tribute to their father. Photo by Raymond Morare
DailySun Actor Macks Senatla Papo reciting during the funeral service of the late musician Thabang Tabane in Mamelodi Community Hall, Tshwane, on Saturday, 8 February 2025. Video by Aaron Dube pic.twitter.com/j47XQPfhV8
— Aaron Dube (@AronDube) February 8, 2025MAMELODI’s drummist was told to go play the drums for our ancestors.
Thabang Tabane’s funeral service was held at Mamelodi Community Hall, Tshwane, on Saturday, 8 February.
Family, friends, and colleagues gathered to say their final goodbyes to a beloved family member and friend.
The service was an emotional event, but also a celebration of Thabang’s life.
Thabang (45) passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, 29 January.
Fellow artists described him as someone loving and humorous.
Family and Friends came to bit farewell to Thabang Phillip Tabane on Saturday, 08 January 2025. Photo by Raymond Morare
Musician Thandiswa Mazwai worked and toured with Thabang Phillip Tabane for 18 years. Photo by Raymond Morare
Thabang Phillip Tabane the son of the legendary and internationally acclaimed guitarist and founder of Malombo, the late Dr Phillip Tabane, was laid to rest at Mamelodi Cemetery on Saturday, 08 February 2025. Photo by Raymond Morare
Musician Paepae Mmekwa paid tribute to Thabang, saying, “Thabang welcomed the gift of being a percussionist, and he has gone with it. Thabang’s spirit remains alive with his beautiful smile.”
He recalled playing drums alongside Thabang’s father and other music legends.
“We all tapped into the spirit of malombo,” he said.
DailySun Musician Thandiswa Mazwai performing during the funeral service of the late musician Thabang Tabane in Mamelodi Community Hall, Tshwane, on Saturday, 8 February 2025. Video by Aaron Dube pic.twitter.com/76YV2w23bn
— Aaron Dube (@AronDube) February 8, 2025Fellow musician Azah Mphago also expressed his condolences, wishing that Thabang rests in peace.
Thandiswa Mazwai, who worked with Thabang for 18 years, mentioned the deep impact of his loss.
“Thabang was a genius. We are so sad he is gone. He was obviously a precisionist in the band. We’ll remember his jokes. He was always in a good mood. He valued love and peace deeply,” Thandiswa said.
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Artist Macks Senatla Papo shared, “I feel sad and also feel that he went too soon. He’s gone too soon.”
He spoke of his closeness with Thabang’s father, Dr Philip Tabane.
“The malombo legacy will continue, as Thabang’s two children are also in the music circle,” he added.
Thabang Phillip Tabane the son of the legendary and internationally acclaimed guitarist and founder of Malombo, the late Dr Phillip Tabane, was laid to rest at Mamelodi Cemetery on Saturday, 08 February 2025. Photo by Raymond Morare
Thabang Phillip Tabane the son of the legendary and internationally acclaimed guitarist and founder of Malombo, the late Dr Phillip Tabane, was laid to rest at Mamelodi Cemetery on Saturday, 08 February 2025. Photo by Raymond Morare
Thabang Phillip Tabane the son of the legendary and internationally acclaimed guitarist and founder of Malombo, the late Dr Phillip Tabane, was laid to rest at Mamelodi Cemetery on Saturday, 08 February 2025. Photo by Raymond Morare
“It’s not easy to lose him, but we celebrate his life,” Dr Kgafela wa Magogodi said.
DailySun Musician Dr Kgafela wa Magogodi celebrating the life of the late musician Thabang Tabane at Mamelodi Community Hall, Tshwane, on Saturday, 8 February 2025. Video by Aaron Dube pic.twitter.com/KLCToqKiEQ
— Aaron Dube (@AronDube) February 8, 2025Music legend, Abbey Cindi (85), confessed that he is yet to come to terms with Thabang’s passing.
Various drummers and percussionists celebrated Thabang’s life through heartfelt performances.”
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