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TimesLIVE
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
‘As a country we've lost a big one': DJ Boonu reacts to the passing of Presley Chweneyagae
Gqom artist DJ Boonu has expressed his sadness at the passing of actor Presley Chweneyagae. News of the Oscar-winning actor's death sent shock waves across Mzansi on Tuesday. In his deleted post Boonu, real name Andile Chili, shared: 'It's very sad. Presley was young and talented. #TwinBrother.' Speaking to TshisaLIVE, DJ Boonu said it's sad he didn't get a chance to meet Presley as many people told him they look alike. ' Mzansi has lost a big asset in the acting fraternity. He made acting easy and fun. He proved that given any role he would improvise with fun elements. Condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.' Presley died of natural causes this week aged 40, according to family spokesperson Mzwakhe Sigudla. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Mzwakhe revealed paramedics attempted to resuscitate Presley but he died after experiencing breathing issues. 'We want to put the record straight that it was a natural death as far as we are concerned. He had a complication in relation to breathing,' he said. 'Paramedics were called at home and he was attended to. We appreciate the professional nature of the paramedics.'
TimesLIVE
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Danger and DJ Boonu recount meeting King Mswati III in Eswatini
Kwaito singer Danger recently met King Mswati III. Real name Mzi Tshomela, Danger is from a music group Big Nuz. He recently visited Eswatini with members of Swidi Film alongside DJ Ntukza and DJ Boonu. The Ubala lolo hit maker took to his social media to share an image of himself with the Swazi monarch. Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Danger said it was refreshing meeting the head of state from the Kingdom of Eswatini, 'Sphila Ngokuhlanganisa Bekumnandi (We hustle to make living), all I can say was it was refreshing to see the king again, it isn't my first time meeting him. I got the breather I always wanted to pave a way for my next offering,' said Danger. Image: X DJ Boonu said: 'We went to Eswatini to explore avenues of my production company, and we had to meet the king as a mark of respect. From time to time we're going to be shooting shows there.'
