Tebello Motsoane nicknamed Tibz, a well-known culinary expert and entrepreneur, has died.
Motsoane’s effect in the culinary world was enormous over his many years of cooking.
His death was announced on social media on Saturday morning, sending shockwaves across the country. On Friday night, Motsoane was shot along with his long-time buddy and rapper Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes in a drive-by shooting on Florida Road.
In his interviews when asked what food means to him, he said: “Sitting at the table is always an opportunity to connect, most of us come from different parts of the country and when we share a table to enjoy a meal, we are sharing our past and present experiences.”
Before becoming a chef, the Katlehong native worked in the music industry and owned Showlove, one of South Africa’s longest-running hip hop event organisations.
Since 2006, ShowLove has branded itself as “The Creators of Cool,” and has been establishing trends and building businesses.
Chad Saaiman, a musician, resorted to social media to express his grief at Motsoane’s death.
He tweeted: “In the period of 2011 to 2015 I lived in JHB and for part of that time Tibz managed my career. We dropped an album Cinema together. Some called it a collaboration of 2 like-minded individuals.
“I learned so much from him, about how to understand what people want, and how they respond to what we give them as artists and creatives.
“We spoke for hours about music, branding, fashion, food and as many topics that he excelled in. He saw great things in me that I still had to learn how to see in myself.
“A man who always landed on his feet. A man who was so fluid and adaptable that no matter in which direction he chose to go, he did it with style, class and conviction. A true gentleman.
“I remember last seeing Tibz on the night I got engaged, and was so excited to tell him and introduce him to Savanah. A true legend has left us.”
Chefs, industry experts, and fans inspired by Motsoane’s life are grieving a profound loss, with condolences pouring in from throughout the country.
Ndumiso Mncwabe, co-founder of AuthentiQ Bar & Restaurant, took to Instagram to express his grief at Motsoane’s death. Mncwabe was one of the last individuals to see him before he died.
“I would have never thought this was our last fcuken drink bro. Rest easy bro, rest easy” he wrote.
Fulu_Manyuha wrote: This is just too terrible to wake up to! So talented. So young. So authentic both gentlemen. Taken away so brutally.
“This is such devastating news. Rest easy AKA Kiernan Jaryd Forbes and Tebello Tibz Motsoane. Condolences to their families!”
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