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Globally celebrated South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, who performed at Nelson Mandela's 1994 presidential inauguration, has died at age 91.

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Who
Abdullah Ibrahim, Nelson Mandela, Dr. Marina Umari, President Cyril Ramaphosa, former President Jacob Zuma, Alan Winde
What
Globally celebrated South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, who performed at Nelson Mandela's 1994 presidential inauguration, has died at age 91.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:28:30 GMT · 1h 54m ago
Where
Germany ·
Why
Ibrahim passed away peacefully in Germany following a short illness.
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The passing of Abdullah Ibrahim, a globally celebrated jazz icon who blended jazz with South African traditions, marks the loss of a significant cultural ambassador whose music resonated worldwide and honored his home country.

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