Veteran musician, Zex Manatsa has died at the age of 78.
Manatsa succummbed to cancer today. He was diagnosed with the deadly disease in August last year.
The sad announcement was made on Zex Manatsa’s facebook page
“With great sadness we would like to let everyone know that our Father, Our Legend , Pastor and Sekuru Zexie Manatsa, has succumbed to cancer. May his dear soul rest in peace.
01/01/44-20/01/2022”
Zex Manatsa was born on 1 January 1944 and married to Stella Manatsa (nee Katehwe) with whom they had a wedding in 1979 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.
He has six sons and all are into music, Green, Aaron, Tendai Manatsa, Freedom, Shingirai and Taku Zex Jr. He has 12 grandchildren and of the 12 the 3 oldest boys have already started showing interest in music and showcasing their talent on drums, acoustic and vocals
Manatsa’s deaths comes after rumours circulated last year alleging that he was stranded and that he was denied assistance by ZANU-PF. Zex Manatsa however revealed that his family was taking good care of him and ensuring that all his medical bills were paid.
