Actress and Singer Cici Pays Tribute to the Late Nandi Nyembe: “Rest in Peace Mama”

• South African actress and singer Cici recently paid tribute to the late Nandi Nyembe
• The Kings Of Jo'Burg cast member shared an emotional tribute to the veteran star on her Instagram page
• The former Zone 14 star sadly passed away on Saturday, 23 August 2025, at the age of 75

The death of Mama Nandi Nyembe left many netizens and celebrities on social media saddened and devastated. The popular and award-winning actress and singer Cici was one of the stars who were touched by the late Zone 14 star's death.

On Sunday, 24 August 2025, the Kings Of Jo'Burg star shared an emotional tribute to the late Mama Nandi Nyembe's death on social media. The veteran actress passed away at the age of 75 after she had been consistently asking for donations from netizens online in 2024.

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Cici, in her post, wrote how painful it was for her to see a legendary star dying while she had been asking for donations from the public and that she had nothing to show despite being the most talented creative of all time in South Africa.

She wrote:

"I’ll tell you what's more painful than death: it is dedicating your life to your work, but when the final curtain call comes, you have nothing to show for it. Creatives really need to be treated better, especially actors. How long shall it be? Rest in peace, Mama."

See the post below:

Netizens react to Cici's tribute

Many netizens on social media flooded the comment section after Cici shared her emotional tribute that touched many hearts. Here's what they had to say below:

Actor Atandwa Kani said:

"The South African arts industry should be so ashamed of itself to let this happen.. No royalties, no syndication fees, no UIF, no recognition, no dignity! It’s disgusting! There’s no respect for those who made this industry what and where it is! MXIM! I’m tired!"

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Singer Liema Pantsi wrote:

"This breaks my heart."

sizakeledlamini responded:

"This and all the workers public/private who they keep on renewing their contracts instead of making them permanent employees. I know a man who was in a contract for a good 15 years, renewed yearly when he retired at 60 his last pay check was all he got. Sad right? Unbelievable right? But true."

diamond_archive replied:

"The sad part is when death visits, you already know, but can’t say a word about it because it silences you. Rest in Peace, legend."

pat_sithebe commented:

"@ciciworldwide, oh my God. I don't think we, as the consumers of your beautiful work, understand what it takes. So sorry we don't elevate what you so freely give. We love it, truly do."

Nandi Nyembe is grateful for SA’s love and support

In more entertainment news, Briefly News previously reported that Nandi Nyembe expressed gratitude for the support she received from South Africans after opening up about her financial struggles. The beloved star was honoured at a special event in Soweto on 28 April 2025, where the public is invited to celebrate her remarkable legacy.

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Fans have expressed overwhelming support for the initiative, with some suggesting it should become an annual event to recognise industry veterans like Mam' Nandi Nyembe.

Source: Briefly News