The late award-winning gospel musician, Sfiso Ncwane‘s mother, Fikile Ncwane wants to do a traditional cleansing ceremony known as Ukumkhuphula to ‘bring home’ the spirit of the gospel musician. The ceremony of Ukumkhuphula, is practiced mostly by Nguni families who want the spirit of the deceased to be brought back home months or years after the burial. This is normally done after the mourning period has ended.
Sfiso Ncwane and Ayanda
Sfiso, a popular gospel singer and composer, died on 5 December 2016, aged 37. His wife Ayanda Ncwane, who managed Sfiso’s music career, held an unveiling ceremony for her late hubby a fortnight ago and she snubbed Sfiso’s mother and his older child when he unveiled the decorated tombstone of her late husband.
Speaking to Zimoja, Sifiso’s mother confirmed that ,as a family, they are planning a traditional ceremony of Ukukhuphula for her late son. She said it broke her heart when she learned that Ayanda did not include ifiso’s family when she unveiled his tombstone.
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