BREAKING NEW: STEVE KEKANA HAS DIED AGE 62

July 1, 2021

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Johannesburg 1 July 2021 – Dannywired has just been been informed of the passing of Steve Kekana this morning. It is still unclear at this hour as to what the cause of death could be. He was born in 1958 in Zebediela Limpopo. He lost his sight at the age of five and attended a school for the blind in Pietersburg. In 1979 and 1980, Kekana won what was then known as the “SABC Black Music Award” for Best Male Vocalist.Kekana worked with the likes of PJ Powers, Nana Coyote and Joe Nina.Steve Kekana in 2020 was awarded an honorary doctorate in Philosophy by the University of South Africa.Singer songwriter Steve Kekana has been a special South African musician since the 80’s. One of Steves iconic single which saw him rise to be a legend today is Take Your Love Ft Nana Coyote.

Danny Mdluli https://www.dannywired.co.za/

Danny Mdluli is a South African journalist, content producer, event curator and publicist based in Johannesburg. His work focuses on entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion journalism, alongside music production, artist development, and event organization within the South African creative industry.

With a strong background spanning both media and music, he is also involved in public relations and creative communications. Danny has contributed to the development and promotion of emerging and established artists, working on projects that blend contemporary African sounds with jazz, gospel, and urban music influences.

He is actively engaged in event curation and the broader creative economy, with a focus on building sustainable platforms for local talent. His work reflects a commitment to growing the South African entertainment industry through collaboration, mentorship, and independent creative initiatives.