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Singer and praise poet, Jessica Mbangeni laid to rest in Eastern Cape

Singer and praise poet Jessica Mbangeni
Jessica Mbangeni
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NGQAMAKHWE, EASTERN CAPE - Transcending praise poetry and singing in her unique way made her an international brand in the arts and music industries.

But Jessica Mbangeni will also be remembered for being a larger than life icon who has given women from South Africa's rural communities renewed hope of making a success of their careers.

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Her funeral service was held in Ngqamakhwe, in the Eastern Cape on Saturday.

She died aged 47 following a short illness. 

ENCA's Ronald Masinda filed this report.

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