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LGBTIQ+ community grieves as Lumko Johnson passes away
15.09.2022 - 12:05 / mambaonline.com
South Africa’s queer community is remembering vibrant actor, producer and former Yo-TV presenter Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela who has died at the age of 32.
The shocking news was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by YFM, where Johnson worked as a radio producer. The news was also confirmed by their devastated family.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the untimely passing of our beloved Lumko ‘Johnson’ Leqela. They departed on the 14th of September 2022 following a short hospitalization,” said the family.
“This is a gut-wrenching loss to the Leqela family, their loved ones, the LGBTQIA+ community and ultimately to the South African broadcast and television community.”
“Lumko lived a life filled with purpose and authenticity. As we process this shock as a community, let us remember their light in this world,” added Johnson’s family.
Lumko first entered the public realm as a young teenager on the popular SABC 1 YoTV platform. They went on to nurture a career in television broadcast, radio production and media at large.
In their own words, Lumko was an “Accomplished TV & Radio Super Producer, Actor, Writer and Big Deal in Most Spaces”.
Hundreds took to social media to mourn and pay tribute to Johnson. LGBTIQ+ rights group Access Chapter 2 expressed its sadness at their untimely passing. “We will miss their contributions towards Queer activism on our small screens, radio and films. Rest in peace and in power Lumko.”
Iconic LGBTIQ+ activist and filmmaker Dr Beverley Ditsie wrote on Twitter: “#RIPLumkoJohnson. Oh, let’s not forget the impact they had on this media landscape. Last time I saw them I said this. I’ll never forget that proud, almost shy smile.”
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