BLACK BUTTERFLY MUSIC LIVES ON

TK, grew up in Soweto as Tsakani Mhinga. Her father is Chief of the baTsonga tribe in Limpopo, making her tribal royalty. Mhinga was the eldest in her family.

She won 3  SAMA awards during her life span for Best Composer, and best R&B Artist (Black Butterfly) 2004, Best R&B Album (Tsakani-Eject Yo'ASS) 2002, Best R&B Album (TKO)2001 and a Metro FM nomination (Best R&B Artist & Best Female Artist).

On 27 February 2006, Mhinga was found dead by hotel staff, after she failed to answer their calls. It is suspected that she had a drug overdose. She died at the age of only 25,  and she had a son.

This article was inspired by Power FM which was honouring her over the past weekend by playing her music. #Insight spoke to TK's fans because it been 10 years since she passed on.

Princess Khoza said "Tk had a soulful sound, she had a unique and distinctive voice, she was one of a kind. I wish we could have her back". Mosima Rafapa said "I liked her music, she was a promising artist, her life was cut off. I support her music even now because it still relevant". Sibusiso Buthelezi said "TK was an awesome artist both her and the late Lebo Mathosa were in the same league, SA lost some really promising artist over the past years but their music lives on".

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