Zimbabwe: Bhundu Boys Member Rise Kagona Dies

Bhundu Boys founding member, Rise Kagona, has died.

Multiple sources said Kagona died in Scotland yesterday after a long illness.

He was 62.

Yesteryear musician and arts administrator Clive Malunga confirmed Kagona’s death.

“We are all in shock after learning about the death of Rise Kagona who was indeed a professional musician,” he said.

“He used to perform at the Jenagura Festival when he was still in Zimbabwe.

“I facilitated his return to the UK where they made history. The last I heard about…