Creative director and founder of renowned fashion brand, Imprint ZA, Mzukisi Mbane shares emotional tribute to friend and influential fashion blogger Monde Mtsi.
According to the news publication, IOL, Monde was well-known for exquisite comments about menswear which led him to found a creative agency called, 1983 [MCMLXXXIII]. It is also said that during his time in the fashion industry, he has shared tips and even mentored aspiring fashion designers.
Before passing away, Monde shared that he was in hospital for a lymph node biopsy, which according to health hub, MayoClinc are glands that help your body fight off infections which can cause cancer.
When my previous life year started I had not put a lymph node biopsy in my bingo cards. But the year had 🖐🏿🖐🏿🖐🏿 on me.
Alas, we made it to another year. And here’s to more.
Happy Birthday, to me.
🎂🍾🥂 pic.twitter.com/tTwmfoxHbd— Monde Mtsi (@MondeMtsi) September 29, 2024
As the fashion blogger hoped to recover from this illness, their friend Mzukisi took to Instagram to share the news of his untimely passing with the caption, “On this day last week at 15:35 Monde Mtsi took his last breath. And it has taken me exactly a week to make this post, not because I didn’t know what to say but because there’s too much to say about someone who saw the potential and invested so much in me before I even had the brand Imprint.
Thank you so much for seeing me, believing in me, and investing in me at a time when I could not give you anything in return. Thank you for growing with the brand, and thank you for being such a great brother, mentor and friend. Your legacy shall continue to live on in everything that we do.”
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As it is sad for Monde’s family and industry friends users took to the comment section to share their condolences:
One user said: “This is so sad. May his soul awaken to joyful activities in the higher realm. Monde is an integral part of my Maxivive story, particularly regarding our chapter in Cape Town. He was simply the best.”
Actress and philanthropist Nomzamo Mbatha shared emojis which usually mean peace and light during a difficult time.
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