KOBE BRYANT ( 1978 - 2020 )
Kobe Bryant also known as the ' Black Mamba ' believed in greatness and excelled at executing the vision . His legacy lives on not only in the game of basketball , but the mindset of bigger and better . Bryant was arguably the greatest basketball player on the planet . From 2000 to 2010 , he won five championships , two Finals MVPs , and one NBA Most Valuable Player Award during a career that spanned over two decades . Kobe was both a student and a teacher on the court and in life . Looking up to mentors such as Micheal Jordan , Bryant became a global role model and inspirational mentor himself . Kobe extended his support to Women ’ s basketball . His own daughter , Gianna , was quickly following her father ' s footsteps . Kobe immortalised himself as a legendary basketball sportsman . There will never be another like him . Mamba forever !
ZORORO MAKAMBA ( 1990 - 2020 )
Zororo Makamba proved that you are never too young to make an impact . The son of legendary broadcaster , James Makamba , Zororo mapped his own way as a journalist and entrepreneur . Makamba quickly changed the game when he moved from marketing to being an on air personality . He broke ground by hosting a web series using the late night show format , ' Tonight With Zororo '. It was all about pop culture , quickly earning his respect amongst his contemporaries . In addition , he created a documentary , ' Kushaya Zororo ' which in hindsight , we saw a passionate and driven millennial who was a game changer . A fearless Zimbabwean who believed that the world was his oyster , and he had his fair share of the pearls ..
CALVIN ( 1984 - 2020 )
Most of us were introduced to Dat Luveve Boy on the single ' Z ' khuphan ' - a track that combined old school Kwaito and new school rap . Mgcini Calvin Nhliziyo , better known as Cal Vin , made moves to bridge the ethnic gap in Zimbabwe . ' Z ' khuphan ' was such a huge hit that South African superstar , Cassper Nyovest , jumped into the remix of the record . CalVin would go on to be an influential part of the Zimbabwean Hip Hop culture . From awards to beefs , and fire singles , CalVin represented not only artists from the Matabeleland region , but showcased the multifacets of bilingual hip hop . He won several local awards including the Zimbabwe Hip Hop Awards , Zimbabwe Music Awards and the Bulawayo Arts Awards . His involvement in production and mentoring other artists extended his influence . Though his life was cut short , the reign of King CalVin will live on .
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WE ALSO REMEMBER THESE KINGS , QUEENS & GAMECHANGERS :
Mary Twala - 4th July 2020 Zindzi Mandela- 13th July 2020 Bob Mabena - 10th August 2020 Sir Sean Connery -31st October 2020 Diego Maradona - 25th November 2020 Mshoza - 9th November 2020