This year marks seven years since the prince of Gospel, Lundi Tyamara, passed away. Since then, his family and the mother of his two children have struggled to make ends meet and to benefit from his music career.

FAMILY

Lundi passed away in 2017 following a battle with stomach TB and liver complications at Edenvale Hospital. His music is still played on Sundays at radio stations across the country, however, a family member who doesn't wish to be named said, they have not received funds for his royalties. "I don't know where the money for playlisting and music sales goes. We have not received money in a long time, and no form of communication. We don't know who to speak to anymore. It's as though he worked for nothing," the family member said.

BABY MAMAS

The mothers of his children, known as Lungile and Xoliswa, are said to be feeling neglected by the Bheka Kuye singer's old industry friends and business associates and complained that they have also not benefited from his royalties. "They have given up at this point. They are living their lives and continuing. They feel like If they continue to fight with any labels, they would be wasting time and not focusing on raising their children."

MAKING ENDS MEET

The family member added that they have not been doing well financially but have managed to make ends meet. The two women and his family are said to be on good terms and have been getting on well since his passing. "They have decided to move on. They are okay and not fighting. Time heals, I guess." Tshepo Nzimande, who was Lundi's manager told ZiMoja that he is no longer in the music business. "I am not very active in the music business. I have other interests. Lundi's family and his children sat down with me and we discussed that his children should get his royalties. If then the family has an issue, they know where to find me," he said.