South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness
PBS · 15 Jun 2026

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness

Globally celebrated South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim, who performed at Nelson Mandela ’s 1994 presidential inauguration, has died at age 91, his family announced in a statement Monday.


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Abdullah Ibrahim, a globally celebrated South African jazz icon known for his performance at Nelson Mandela's inauguration, has passed away at the age of 91. His death marks the loss of a significant figure in the world of jazz music.


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