Mongezi Thomas Stuurman[3] (22 September 1995 – 9 August 2021),[2][4] known professionally as Mpura, was a South African rapper, fashion designer and record producer best known for his hit song "Umsebenzi Wethu", sang in Zulu language.
He was also known for his most popular songs "Impilo Yase Sandton" Mpura was born and raised in Soweto, Gauteng .
[5] Before he rose to fame in the music industry, he was involved in fashion and founded Mpura Designs, a unisex street style brand.
[6] On 11 December 2020, he and Busta 929 featuring Lady Du, Reece Madlisa, Mr JazziQ and Zuma single Umsebenzi Wethu was released.
[8] On 9 August 2021, Mpura died in a car accident on his way to perform at an event in the North West, alongside Killer Kau.