David Moyo’s tragic death has sent shockwaves across the gospel community, fans are still trying to come to terms with what happened.
The 42-year-old singer, a vibrant member of the esteemed group Joyous Celebration, collapsed on stage during a performance in South Africa.
Swift medical response teams rushed to the scene to provide emergency assistance. Despite their immediate efforts to revive him, Moyo was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The tragic incident happened on December 14. Joyous Celebration founding member Jabu Hlongwane expressed a deep sense of loss in a statement released on December 20, 2023.
The statement said Moyo collapsed midway through the performance and was bleeding from the nose.
The cause of his sudden collapse and subsequent brain bleed is currently under investigation.
In a statement released by Joyous Celebration Family, they revealed that Moyo was discovered by another founding member, Lindelani Mkhize, in 2014.
“While we mourn his passing, let’s celebrate his life and the impact he had on those around him. Eric may no longer be with us, but his spirit will live on through the beautiful music he created,” the statement read.
Joyous Celebration Family is in communication with Moyo’s family and plans to share information regarding funeral arrangements on their social media platforms as soon as it becomes available.
Eric Moyo’s musical journey began with his victory in Idols East Africa, a triumph that catapulted him to superstardom.
The Zimbabwean singer, who was also part of the talent search show A-Academy in 2006, joined Joyous Celebration in 2014 after being scouted for several years.
