Graceland star dies

South African jazz legend Ray Phiri has died at the age of 70 after a two-month battle with lung cancer.

The guitarist, producer and vocalist rose to fame when he featured on Paul Simon's Graceland album in 1986.

He was admitted to hospital a few days ago, while a public appeal was launched to help pay for his medical bills.

In an interview with South Africa's The Sowetan newspaper earlier this month, Phiri said: Let me suffer [in peace with my] pain, on my own with my dignity." His soul rest in Prerfect Peace.

For WatsUpTv News Winfred Dela Akafia reporting

Source:BBC Africa Live