Eric Moyo (1982 – 20 December 2023) was a Zimbabwean singer and the first winner of Idols East Africa a version of the Idol series.[1] As part of the recording contract, Moyo was assured of US$25,000 in guaranteed album sales from the telecompany Celtel.[2]

Moyo used the prize money to purchase an apartment and went on a vacation.[3]

Death

On 20 December 2023, Moyo was reported to have succumbed to a brain bleed after collapsing on stage during a performance with Joyous Celebration in South Africa.[2] He was 41.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Wanjiku Unlimited: Eric Moyo Of Zimbabwe Wins Idols East Africa 2008, Wanjiku-unlimited.blogspot.com, 28 July 2008, retrieved 9 August 2012
  2. 1 2 The Star. "Musician Eric Moyo passes away after on-stage collapse". Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Show me the cash: Eric Moyo". Southerneye magazine. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Gospel Musician Eric Moyo Dies". The Chronicle. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
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