Gloria Bosman obituary

Gloria Bosman was a South African jazz musician who was reported dead by her family. According to them, she died peacefully at home. She was 50 years old.

She was a talented smooth-voiced artiste who was often applauded for her contribution to the African music industry.

Tributes poured in following the announcement of her death.

“Gloria Bosman belongs to a generation of female musical greats who refused to submit to patriarchal stereotypes in a male-dominated industry. She was a fiery and militant revolutionary in the creative sector,” South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party paid tribute to the singer.

“As a composer and a performing artiste, in the short period that Ms. Bosman was a member of the board, she added a perspective that comprised of a rich blend of insights on member aspirants as well as direction that our organization should continue to march towards,” Samro Board Chairman, Nicholas Maweni also shared.

South African jazz legend, Sipho Hotstix Mabuse, also shared his sadness after the news of Bosman’s passing.

“Sad, gutted, and shattered,” he said.